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John Henry Dolph, American 1835-1903 “Mother with her Kittens”
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American 1835-1903
“Mother with her Kittens”
Oil on board
17 by 22 in. w/frame 30 by 33 in.
John Henry Dolph studied with Van Kuyck who specialized in animal paintings in Antwerp and Paris from 1868-1873.
Member: National Academy of Design
Exhibited: Brooklyn Art Association 1867-1886; National Academy of Design 1864-1900; Pennsylvania of Fine Arts 1866-1868 and 1879-1899; Paris Salon 1882; Boston Art Club 1889-1903 and Pan-American Expo in Buffalo 1901 where he was awarded a medal.
John Henry Dolph was best known as a painter of cars and dogs; he was referred as the “American Landseer”. He exhibited genre scenes and Huson River landscapes until 1874 but in 1875 his painting of a Persian cat attracted such great attention that cats and dogs became his focus.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Fine condition.
- Seller Location:Sheffield, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: Art INV. D21stDibs: U070811833934
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