Artist:
N.C. Wyeth
(American, 1882 - 1945)
They were entirely absorbed in their primitive pastime.
Alternate Title(s):My first sight of Mr. Peace was impressive.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1919
Dimensions:
dimensions unavailable
location unknown
Accession number: SUPP2000.349
Research Number: NCW: 349
InscribedLower right: N. C. WYETH (underlined, from reproduction)
ProvenanceThe artist
References
Douglas Allen and Douglas Allen, Jr., N. C. Wyeth, The Collected Paintings, Illustrations and Murals (New York: Crown Publishers, 1972), p. 277; Christine B. Podmaniczky, N. C. Wyeth, A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings (London: Scala, 2008), I.795, p. 398
Curatorial RemarksAccording to the Scribner's inventory card, this painting was done in black and white.
Image Source for printed Catalogue Raisonne:Digital photography from printed source
Photo Credit:Rick Echelmeyer, 9/20/2006