George Durrie at his Easel
Date1947
MediumDrawing; ink and gouache with graphite on white wove paper mounted to board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 21 7/8 x 15in. (55.6 x 38.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionDrawing of a bearded man meant to represent George H. Durrie standing and painting at an easel. The man wears a coat or smock, and is painting what appears to be a farm scene in winter. There are painting supplies on a table in the foreground, and other unframed paintings leaning against the wall. There is a window with curtains in the background.
Object number1980.93.7
MarkingsArtist's label affixed to lower right corner of paper cover sheet, "hh art studios inc / dayton ohio".InscribedHand-written notations and measurements in pencil are at the bottom and right side margins.NotesUse Note: Original drawing number 11 of a series of 53 done for G. Fox & Co.'s 100th Anniversary. The drawings appeared in The Hartford Courant as full size advertisements on Sundays from December 29, 1946 to December 29, 1947. It was later published in a book: G. Fox & Co. A Century in Connecticut. Hartford, 1948, p.11.Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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