Landscape by George O. Cairns
Painting of a river on back side
Name/Title
Landscape by George O. CairnsEntry/Object ID
2017.28.01Description
A mid -19th century slate that was used instead of paper to learn writing. Landscape of river scene and trees in background. A rowboat in the middle ground. Likely dunes in background. The painting of a river and trees on the reverse side was probably executed in the 1880s. Evidence of signature in lower right corner, but partially concealed under frame. George O. Cairns signature and name engraved on reverse of slate.Artwork Details
Medium
OilCollection
ArtworksCataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2017.28Source or Donor
Woloson, BartAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1860 - 1890Notes
Date: circa 1880 School: American Regionalism Technique: Oil PaintInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Signature Location: Lower right cornerLexicon
Search Terms
Oil painting, Slate, Tablet, writing, Slate, Writing, Folk art, Schoolhouse, School, Writing, Cursive, Cottage art, Kalamazoo River, LandscapeDimensions
Height
9 inWidth
12-3/4 inDimension Notes
Frame Size: 9" by 12.75"Location
Shelf
AC bay 21 small worksRoom
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