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Portrait of Two Children

circa early 19th century

$3,750
£2,800.66
€3,249.75
CA$5,193.78
A$5,822.18
CHF 3,036.14
MX$71,365.74
NOK 38,472.94
SEK 36,577.43
DKK 24,247.35
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About the Item

A wonderful early 19th century large oil on canvas naive portrait of two children, a boy and a girl, attributed to American artist Arthur Armstrong (1798-1851). Armstrong was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, from a historic family, including three members of the Continental Congress and two Revolutionary War generals, including John Armstrong, Jr., who served as Secretary of War in the cabinet of James Madison. At 22, Arthur Armstrong opened a studio in Marietta, Pennsylvania, taught young artists, and worked in the Ohio River Valley in 1839 and 1840. He became known for painting portraits, landscapes and historical scenes. Oil on canvas, unsigned, and housed in an molded ebonized frame. Dimensions: 50 in H x 40 in W, actual; 58 in H x 48 in W x 2 in D. Ref: 927
  • Attributed to:
    Arthur Armstrong (Irish)
  • Creation Year:
    circa early 19th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good overall condition, with some surface craquelure visible. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 108151stDibs: LU931315967342

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