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Farmhand with Horses

Object number2012.127.1

Artist John Wesley Beatty (1851 - 1924)

Framed by J.J. Gillespie & Company

Datec. 1915

MediumOil on burlap canvas; Wood

Credit LineGift of John F. Bitzer, Jr.

DescriptionFramed oil painting on burlap canvas. Harvest scene featuring a man sitting on the ground, possibly bundling wood, with two horses, black and white, in center. There are two tree stumps to the left and autumn trees in background. Set in gilded frame with artist name plaque on bottom center. Brown paper backing with hanging hardware.Dimensions28.125 x 38 x 1.5 in. (71.4 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm)
SignedPainted signature "John W. Beatty".
InscriptionsPaper label on reverse at top center has handwritten text in blue marker "Arthur C. Riley".
MarksFrame has plaque on bottom center "John W. Beatty".

Reverse has black and white printed label at top center "J J Gillespie / company / FINE ART / GALLERIES / PAINTINGS / ETCHINGS / MEZZOTINTS / GILDING / AND / RESTORING / FOUNDED 1832 / 306 SEVENTH AVENUE / PITTSBURGH, PA. 15222".
Historical NotesA painting by John W. Beatty (1851-1924) who served as the first director of the Carnegie Museum of Art from 1886-1921. Beatty, a native Pittsburgher, was an accomplished painter, illustrator, and silver engraver. Farm scenes are one of his best-known subjects.

Related institution Carnegie Institute

Related institution Pittsburgh Art School

Related person Arthur C. Riley

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