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Rudolph Eicher
Mid 20th Century Impressionist Original Oil Landscape of Shongum, New Jersey

1940s

About the Item

Beautiful impressionistic landscape of Shongum Lake, New Jersey countryside in Spring with Stream and blossoms by Rudolph J. Eicher (1884 - 1958), Circa 1940s. Bright springtime foliage and burbling creek provide a peaceful tableau for this impressionistic landscape. Brushstrokes and barely-blended colors give this classically impressionist landscape added depth and texture. Medium: Oil paint on linen, laid down on gypsum panel. Signed: Lower right corner Date created: Circa 1940 Image size: 16"H x 20"W Frame: New gold-tinted wood frame Frame size: 21.50"H x 25.50"W Rudolph Joseph Eicher came to the United States from Switzerland in 1922. He was born September 17, 1884. As an artist, he was active/lived in New Jersey, Ohio / Switzerland. R. Eicher was a portrait and landscape artist. He had just finished retouching paintings in Dover General Hospital before he and his wife left on an extended vacation in the South. Many of Eicher's landscape paintings came from landmarks from the Shongum Lake, New Jersey area where he lived. Sources: The above information was obtained with the help of the Reference Librarian, Morris County Library, N.J. and gathered from Census Registration, Military Registration, and Obituary records.
  • Creator:
    Rudolph Eicher (1884 - 1958, Swiss)
  • Creation Year:
    1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good; Professionally cleaned and some tears and edge wear consistent with age. Restored and laid down on gypsum panel with inpainting to match original finish.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D--RJA84271stDibs: LU54214253092
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