Garden with Bench

Name/Title

Garden with Bench

Entry/Object ID

SHh 2005.133

Description

The central focus of this painting is the white bark tree with winding limbs, that is slightly off center. A dirt path wind around and behind it (this trails from the lower left corner and exits midpoint on the right hand side. The left side of the path is lined with bushes, and a decorative white bench sits among the brush. Beyond this garden setting is a glowing white sky.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Canvas

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

Laura Faris

Acquisition

Accession

Gate Lodge 1999

Source or Donor

Harrison, Irene Seiberling

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Irene Harrison - left in Gate Lodge

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Seiberling, Gertrude Penfield

Role

Artist

Date made

1929 - 1946

Place

City

Akron

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

16 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The painting and canvas are in good condition, but the painting is dirty. It is also an unfinished work. Looks to be some damage/denting in the lower middle right side of the artist board.

General Notes

Note

This is one of 14 paintings attributed to Gertrude Seiberling or Dorothy Seiberling that were found at the Gate Lodge in 1999. NOTE: Gertrude only signed a few of these, and Dorothy only signed one.

Create Date

June 30, 2005

Update Date

June 9, 2026