New England Harbor No 6 Boothbay Harbor By John Haymson Appraisal

New England Harbor No. 6 - Boothbay Harbor by John Haymson

This is a vintage fine art harbor scene print or mixed-media work by the artist John Haymson (1902–1980). The work depicts a bustling waterfront in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, featuring the iconic 'Smiling Cow' gift shop. The piece is executed in a sketch-like, illustrative style characteristic of Haymson, utilizing thin black ink outlines and washes of muted color, including ochre, red, and blue. The composition is vertical, emphasizing the tall mast of a boat in the foreground and the reflections of the pier in the water. Handwritten inscriptions at the bottom identify the location as 'Boothbay Harbor' on the left and the title 'New England Harbor No. 6' in the center. An artist signature, 'John Haymson', appears on the bottom right. The paper shows significant signs of age, including overall yellowing/toning and visible foxing (brown spotting) concentrated along the edges. The style suggests mid-20th-century American commercial illustration transitioning into art for the home. The craftsmanship shows confident line work and atmospheric rendering typical of mid-century harbor studies.