Scarlette Farm

Print

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Scarlette Farm

Entry/Object ID

2023.59.04

Description

Expressionistic lithograph of annoyed cows and poultry by a wire fence with a farmhouse in the distance. A dramatically twisted tree fills the upper left third of the composition. Black ink on beige paper One inch black wooden frame and mottled beige mat.

Type of Print

Lithograph

Context

The artwork was acquired from the Kit and Art Lane estate. Scene may be the John Scarlett farm. Compare "Scarlett Farm" painting by fellow Ox-Bow instructor Francis Chapin [2022.83.01]

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.59

Source or Donor

Lakeshore Event Center/Tressa Mills

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Bode, Marian 1918-2005

Date made

circa 1930

Dimensions

Dimension Description

including frame

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

15-1/4 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 20 small works

Room

Art Conservation Room

General Notes

Note

2023 auction description: Undated (but thought to be 1930's) lithograph by Marian Bode (1915-2005). Edition size unknown. Titled and signed in pencil. Approx. 12.25"X15.25" OA 8"x10" SS. Piece has not been removed from frame for examination. Part of a Saugatuck/Douglas Art Collection.

Create Date

December 19, 2023

Update Date

September 2, 2024