Richard Bollinger Handsigned and Numbered Limited Edition Artist Proof Print:"Anselma "Item #: RB-40Title: Anselma Image Size: 32" x 20¼" Edition:Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition to 20 Medium: Fine Art Print on Paper About the Artist: VILLAGE OF ANSELMA, CHESTER COUNTY, February 1871 - In just a few days, the owner of this mill will have his life changed... and perhaps begin to make history. Trying to free the mill's frozen water wheel, John Oberholtze will be seriously injured. As a result, instead of updating the mill's technology, he instead focused on developing a villa around the mill-building homes, barns, a post office, creamery/ice house, general store, and the Pickering Valley Railroad Station. In so doing, Oberholtzer inadvertently helped save the mill for generations to come. As a result of his efforts, along with those of future owners like Oliver Collins, today Anselma is one of only a handful of early American mills with all its original machinery and contents intact. Renowned watercolor artist Richard Bollinger recently painted the Anselma Mill much as it appeared about 130 years ago. Thanks to its early owners (just 5 families) and the hard work of dedicated preservationists, today the mill is a treasured place to visit and walk among days gone by. Born in Delaware County, Richard Bollinger grew up in Lansdowne, PA. He attended art school at the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, and began his art career as a commercial artist at a Philadelphia design company in 1969. After freelancing for a few years illustrating children's books, Bollinger took a job as an art director at a small agency in Chester County. There, he experienced his baptism by fire into the commercial world, and began to develop his watercolor style. When his first solo show in 1976 sold out, it provided the springboard for him to switch from commercial arts to fine arts. Richard Bollinger began to devote his time and talent to his painting. Working as both illustrator and designer, the artist has received numerous awards for his graphics, which have appeared in local as well as national publications. Description: All Prints are sale priced everyday! Professionally Frame any print from our dealer gallery starting at an additional $199 and receive free shipping! Click here to view the framing options. Availability: Print only orders usually ship in 3-9 days. "Custom Framed" products are made to order by craftsman, so additional time is required. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
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