July 14 & 15, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2020
Attributed to Thomas Hovendon (1840-1895). From Cork, Ireland, Thomas Hovenden became known for narrative genre subjects and was especially sympathetic to African American subjects. He attended Cork School of Design and then in 1863 he emigrated to the United States and attended the National Academy School in New York City and worked as an illustrator for Harper's magazine. In 1874 he went to Paris and studied art there for six years. On his return to the United States, he taught at the Philadelphia Academy where Robert Henri was one of his students. He had a reputation for being exceptionally kind and generous. At age 46, he lost his life tragically near his home at Plymouth Meeting while trying to save a young girl from a train. Relined, new stretcher. Minor inpainting throughout. Three tears and repairs with inpainting.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Item Dimensions: Frame: 39" x 56 - 1/4".
Artist
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS HOVENDON (IRELAND/AMERICA, 1840-1895).
Title
GATHERING FOR A MEAL.