Old Frame House by J.H. Macpherson

Painting

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East Stroudsburg University Archives and Special Collections

"Old Frame House" by J.H. Macpherson: The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a large, yellow farmhouse surrounded by leafless trees and a wooden picket fence. The house has a distinctive architecture with several windows and a red roof trim, creating a warm contrast to the snowy landscape. In the foreground, two children, one pulling a sled and the other riding, add a touch of life and movement to the otherwise still and tranquil setting.
"Old Frame House" by J.H. Macpherson

The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a large, yellow farmhouse surrounded by leafless trees and a wooden picket fence. The house has a distinctive architecture with several windows and a red roof trim, creating a warm contrast to the snowy landscape. In the foreground, two children, one pulling a sled and the other riding, add a touch of life and movement to the otherwise still and tranquil setting.

Name/Title

"Old Frame House" by J.H. Macpherson

Description

"Old Frame House" is a painting by artist J.H. Macpherson. A note on the back of the painting, potentially written by the artist, describes the subject: "There used to be many houses of this type but now they are on their way out. This one was located along route 209 in PA. It was between Marshalls Creek and Bushkill."

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Oil on Canvas

Subject

Old house, winter, sledding

Collection

J.H. Macpherson Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J.H. Macpherson

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Painter

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

Original

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

bottom left

Transcription

J.H. Macpherson

Language

English

Type

Label

Location

bottom center

Transcription

Presented on permanent loan to the college community permanent art collection Mr. and Mrs. J. Harvard Macpherson

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

36 in

Width

40 in

Exhibition

Not available for exhibition