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George Henry Durrie
Pair of Country Life Scenes

Mid-19th Century

About the Item

A pair of oil on panel paintings featuring the "Farm in Autumn" and "A Fisherman in the Mountains". Autumn initialed 'D' lower right and The Fisherman signed 'Durrie' lower left, in matching rectangular gold panel frames. Framed measurements 15.5" x 12.5" and panel size 9.25" x 7" Born in Hartford, Connecticut, self-taught. (June 6, 1820 – October 15, 1863) An American landscape artist noted especially for his rural scenes, which became very popular after they were reproduced as lithographic prints by Currier and Ives.
  • Creator:
    George Henry Durrie (1820 - 1863, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall dimensions listed are side by side total. If hung on top of one another, they would be 25" or slightly in height and 16.5" W.
  • Gallery Location:
    Wiscasett, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU50639228182
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