Name/Title
Cheney, Philip Loring (1897-1992) "Rocky Mountain Road"Entry/Object ID
2025.900.FA18132Tags
Oil PaintingDescription
Mountains emerge in the distance, creating the perspective of a viewer standing upon a hill overlooking the landscape. The addition of roads throughout the mountain dates to a time when transportation was becoming a vital part of American society. The painting’s impressionist style and proper use of perspective illuminate the artist’s academic training. If one looks closely, one may see the brush strokes used to paint in a muddled yet meticulous way. The style of painting may have easily been influenced by the previous impressionist movement in Europe. Cheney's use of greens and his ability to paint shadows gives viewers a truly natural and realistic portrayal of a mountainous landscape.Collection
Mt. Morris TB Hospital FAP CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Cheney, Philip LoringDate made
Aug 24, 1937Dimensions
Height
19-1/2 inWidth
23-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Jul 20, 2025Notes
5+ cracks middle right side/middle left edge, 1+ bottom middle/lower left and right cornersRecommendations
requires cleaningProvenance
Provenance Detail
Created under the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project (1930s–1940s), this collection of easel paintings was originally installed at the Mount Morris Tuberculosis Sanitorium in Livingston County, New York. Following the sanitorium’s closure in 1970, the artworks were abandoned and remained in storage until their rediscovery decades later. Now preserved and exhibited by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (GVCA), the collection is housed at the New Deal Museum in Mount Morris. Current efforts include digitization, high-resolution photography, and the creation of an online archive to ensure long-term public access and research availability.General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
See the entry titled 'New Deal Collection Documents' for supporting documents, and general historic and research information.
