Description: Alvan Fisher (American, 1792-1863), "By the River", watercolor on paper, 1860, depicts single fisherman with back to viewer seated by river and flanked by green pastures and forest, signed and dated "A.. Fisher 1860" LL, framed and matted under glass, Gerald Peters Gallery label verso, wear consistent with age and use including toning and wear to edges, not examined out of frame, paper size: 6 1/2" h. x 9 3/4" w.; frame size: 16 15/16" h. x 19 15/16" w.