Name/Title
Sunset on the West TerraceEntry/Object ID
SHH 91.240Description
Oil painting of West Lookout at Stan Hywet as painted from alcove of second floor Masterbedroom; scene is painted in fall colors and late afternoon light. Seven large trees surround overlook on either side [4 on left and 3 on right] and all foliage is brown with yellow, orange highlights; foliage below lookout and in distant valley is yellow, green and great deal of reddish pink. Sky appears overcast with blues at horizon level right side and yellow, orange, and green at top left corner. Two human figures stand at overlook looking out into valley, one adult and one shorter figure. Balustrade of overlook and terrace painted in gray, blue, yellow, and orange. West side of reflecting pool is painted at canvas bottom and reflects brown foliage of trees. Painting is unframed. Blue Board attached to back with screws.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
1931Place
City
AkronState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
lower left side of canvasNotes
Signed Name: GFP Seiberling 10-31Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Image Size: 20" x 20"Condition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
very dirtyProvenance
Notes
The painting was described in the Akron Times Press on February 19, 1931 as "Sunset on The West Terrace - From My Window"General Notes
Note
Blue Board attached to back with screws ca 2008
Framed in March 2019 at Akrona Galleries (1765 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313)
for 2019 season's exhibition on Gertrude's artwork.Create Date
December 29, 1994Update Date
June 8, 2026
