Sapphire, Emerald, and Gold

Name/Title

Sapphire, Emerald, and Gold

Entry/Object ID

SHH 2020.127

Description

Landscape scene in small gold frame. Bare trees, blue sky with fluffy clouds, and yellow brush in foregroudn with layers of hills behind.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Canvas

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

Barb Welch

Acquisition

Accession

SHH 2020.127

Source or Donor

Jackson, Debbie

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Debbie Jackson, daughter of Ann Seiberling Davis

Made/Created

Artist

Seiberling, Gertrude Penfield

Date made

circa 1930

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

In general good condition. There are a couple chips on the frame and holes from previous hangers.

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

There are several small cracks/chips on the back of the frame. There are also holes where the previous hangers for the wire were drilled into the frame. The edges of the frame in the front appear to be coming apart slightly.

General Notes

Note

First painting completed by Gertrude Seiberling upon taking up the hobby again in 1930.

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Akron Art Institute program for Gertrude's solo art exhibition in 1938 has this painting listed as being painted in 1929

Create Date

October 20, 2020

Update Date

May 27, 2026