Untitled (building on hillside)

Name/Title

Untitled (building on hillside)

Entry/Object ID

2022.6.1

Description

Painting of a large building, possibly a castle or church, sitting on a hillside along the right side of the painting. Hillside is looking over an area of water and some tall trees. The building is gray, with a tall white tower, and the right side is in a heavy, dark shadow. There are areas of land along the left side. Almost center are two tall, thin, trees with green leaves just at the top. The water is painted in grays with dark reflections throughout. The sky is painted in mauves and blues. There are hints of white along the horizon. Signed Byrum in black oil paint along the lower right corner.

Type of Painting

Easel

Acquisition

Accession

2022.6

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Found

Notes

Unknown, FIC

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ruthven Holmes Byrum

Role

Artist

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Canvas

Height

13 in

Width

21 in

Dimension Notes

15.75" x 23.75" Framed

Color

Gray, Green, Black, White, Brown