{"product_id":"joe-bowler-girl-at-shoreline-1980","title":"Joe Bowler — Girl at Shoreline, 1980","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xkmzy6\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1572\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal Oil on Canvas | Signed | American Master Illustrator \u0026amp; Painter\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eA beautifully atmospheric original oil on canvas by celebrated American painter and illustrator \u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eJoe Bowler (1928–2017)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eGirl at Shoreline\u003c\/em\u003e, Bowler captures a young girl standing barefoot at the water's edge, surrounded by luminous surf, coastal rocks, and an expansive horizon. The painting is particularly appealing for its delicate handling of sunlight, reflected color and atmosphere. The girl's simple white dress becomes a focal point against the subtle blues, greens, lavender, and warm flesh tones of the shoreline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003ePainted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, the work comes from an important period in Bowler's artistic development following his move from New York to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eHilton Head Island, South Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he increasingly devoted himself to fine-art painting and portraiture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2353\" data-content-reference-end=\"2372\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u1xx7u\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eABOUT JOE BOWLER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003eJoe Bowler was far more than a regional painter. He was an accomplished \u003cstrong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003enational magazine illustrator and portrait artist\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work appeared in publications including \u003cem data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003eMcCall's\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eLadies' Home Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e. His portrait commissions included prominent American figures and personalities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2725\" data-content-reference-end=\"2744\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"3096\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bowler was named \u003cstrong data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003eArtist of the Year by the Artists' Guild of New York\u003c\/strong\u003e. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003e1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, he was elected to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003eSociety of Illustrators Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e, an honor recognizing artists whose bodies of work made a significant impact on American illustration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3013\" data-content-reference-end=\"3045\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003eHis paintings remain represented in the secondary market, with examples selling from the low thousands into considerably higher territory. Heritage Auctions records a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003e$6,875 auction price\u003c\/strong\u003e for Bowler's \u003cem data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eCheering at the Ball Game\u003c\/em\u003e, while other original oils have sold around $1,000–$1,500. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3339\" data-content-reference-end=\"3358\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"de1irm\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joe Bowler\u003cbr data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3505\"\u003eGirl at Shoreline\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003cbr data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003cbr data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eImage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 × 24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eFramed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 27 × 31 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3652\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower left\u003cbr data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative gilt\/burnished wood frame\u003cbr data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3737\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears very good overall; frame shows appropriate age and character\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop Thrifty Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68269397442811,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/7244\/8951\/files\/Screenshot_2026-10-05_at_5.28.26_PM.png?v=1791237250","url":"https:\/\/shopthriftytreasures.com\/de\/products\/joe-bowler-girl-at-shoreline-1980","provider":"Shop Thrifty Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}