Name/Title
Painting of a pastoral scene with farmhouse and barn, by J.R. Ford, c. 1940-1950Entry/Object ID
1989.4.5Description
Acc. No. 89.4.5
Subject Category: Artists
Date or Period: C. 1940 to 50
Object: Painting, oil
Description: Oil painting on academy board, signed "J. R. Ford."
Subject: pastoral with farmhouse and barn. Frame-modern (accentuated in colors to match painting).
Size: L-21 1/2 x W-25 inches.
History of Object:
Painting by J. R. Ford, known as "Ford the Printer." Mr. Ford ran a printing shop on Everett Street, which was previously run by his father, Ford, a member of the Alameda Art Association, was raised in Alameda. The painting represents a scene in California. Possibly Niles?
Acquired from:
Mrs. Herman J. Kihn
Date: 7-8-1989
