Wolverine Family

Object number2006.68.37

Artist John Knowles Hare (American, 1884 - 1947)

Datec. 1920

MediumOil on canvas; Wood

Credit LineGift of Spang & Company

DescriptionFramed oil painting. Portrait of a young family in the 1920s era. A man and woman look on as three children play with Wolverine toys.Dimensions46.9999 x 34.9999 x 2 in. (119.4 x 88.9 x 5.1 cm)
SignedJ. Knowles Hare Proper right lower corner
MarksSigned "J.Knowles Hare" in proper right lower corner
Historical NotesJ. Knowles Hare was an American artist who appears to have operated out of the northeast/ New Jersey/ New York area. He painted numerous cover portraits in the early 1900s, mostly depicting young women, for magazines such as "The Saturday Evening Post."

Related institution Wolverine Toy Company

Related institution Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Company (1903 - 1962)

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