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John Rutherford Boyd
On The Fence

circa 1905-1910

About the Item

A fine impressionist oil painting of a woman sitting near a fence by American artist John Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951). Boyd was born in Philadelphia, PA, and attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under American painter Thomas Anshutz. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator, and eventually his work appeared on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post, along with several other national magazines. He became the Art Director at Ladies’ Home Journal, and then for Everybody’s Magazine. His career took him to New Orleans as a sketch artist, and later in life he continued as a painter, sculptor, designer and art educator. He also spent time in Leonia, New Jersey and was a member of the American Watercolor Society, and the Architecture League, with exhibition venues including the Art Institute of Chicago. Oil on canvas, signed lower right, and titled “On The Fence” on a Mississippi Museum of Art Collector’s Choice label, as well as two Hirschl & Adler (New York) gallery labels, and housed in a Dutch style carved giltwood frame. Dimensions: 10.58 in H x 13.75 in W, actual; 18.38 in H x 21.25 in W x 2 in D, framed. Ref: 874
  • Creator:
    John Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1905-1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.38 in (46.69 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good overall condition, with minimal imperfections. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 92551stDibs: LU931311585382

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