19th C. Painting by J. Francis Murphy

Description

Tonalist oil on canvas by J. Francis Murphy (American-Murphy was called by his peers “the American Corot” for his poetic … more Tonalist oil on canvas by J. Francis Murphy (American-Murphy was called by his peers “the American Corot” for his poetic landscapes and marshy terrain. He was born in Oswego, New York. While living in Chicago he studied briefly at the Art Institute of Chicago, but was essentially self taught. In 1875 he established a New York studio, and then later lived and painted in Arkville, New York in the Adirondacks. After 1885 and a visit to France the subject matter of his paintings became less realistic and more atmospheric in tone. He was a member of the National Academy of Design and the Salmagundi Club. His works are represented in many museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution. He won many medals in his lifetime through his many exhibits. He is referenced in numerous art sources such as Zellman’s “300 Years of American Art” and “Who Was Who in American Art”.

This work was painted C. he canvas bears the stencil of F. W. Devoe and Co. of New York, and the stretcher has the metal keys of A. D. Shattuck dated 1883 and 1885. The painting is in excellent condition with some craquelature that is very stable. It is signed in the lower left and enclosed in an older, but not original, frame. Measurements are 16” x 24”unframed and 23” x 31”framed. less