Name/Title
Old Oak Tree (working title)Entry/Object ID
SHH 91.237abDescription
Painting (a) - Horizontal oil painting of massive old tree, possibly oak. Tree trunk with prominent hole in trunk is located just left of center of painting; gnarled branches with foliage in various shades of green extend beyond top of painting and off both left and right sides. Foreground depicts wild grass in shades of green and yellow. Beyond tree gray-brown property line of fencing extends across painting width, to left of tree trunk fencing appears to be split rail while remainder and line extending diagonally in distance appear to be solid [stone?]. Line of five small trees follows diagonal fence from left side of painting to behind main tree. Sky appears to be overcast, painted in white with blue and yellow.
Frame (b) - Wood painted beige with cream inner border.Type of Painting
EaselCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Margaret TramontineAcquisition
Accession
SHH 91.234-252Source or Donor
Seiberling, Nancy JacksonAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Mrs. Franklin Augustus Seiberling, Jr.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seiberling, Gertrude PenfieldRole
ArtistDate made
1934Place
City
AkronState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
Bottom left hand cornerNotes
Signed Name: GFP Seiberling 1934Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Image Size: 17 3/4" x 24"Condition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
Painting is dirty, backing paper has been removed from frame, and numerous paint chips with bare wood showing.Create Date
December 29, 1994Update Date
June 8, 2026
