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HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS OIL OF A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE

ELKINS, Henry Arthur (American, 1847-1884). Mountain Landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed l.l.: "HA. Elkins 79". 12" x 20 1/4" canvas, 17 1/2" x 25 1/2" framed. From the moment of her discovery, America's history has been dominated by the push westward, mainly in the pursuit of economic prosperity. From the first explorers to later immigrants,all have headed west in search of riches and as a result much of American history and art is dominated by the exploration of her land and, in consequence, her indigenous people. In the search for prosperity America also found her very identity in the topography and magnificent of her landscape. Fascination with the landscape of the West continued throughout the nineteenth and into the early twentieth century. After the establishment of independence, artists began to respond to the need for a distinctive form of American painting and answer such critics as the Reverend Sydney Smith, who in his 1820 article for the Edinburgh Review, asked: "In the four quarters of the globe, who reads an American book? Or goes to an American play? Or looks at an American picture or statue?" Exploration of America's interior had revealed a wondrous landscape marked by its variety of open plains and majestic mountains. The traditional European academies regarded history painting to be the highest art form, but in America topography was her history as exploration had guided the nation's course. It was here in the nation's landscape that her identity was to be found and was beautifully manifested in the paintings of Henry Arthur Elkins. Henry Arthur Elkins was born in Vershire, Vermont and in 1856 moved to Chicago where he taught himself to paint and began to receive recognition for his paintings. After the Civil War he was one of the first artists to cross the plains to the Rocky Mountains and he quickly became known for his paintings of Colorado and California. Elkins career was sadly cut short by his early death in 1884 at Georgetown, Colonel.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS OIL OF AN INDIAN ENCAMPMENT. ESTES PARK, COLORADO

ELKINS, Henry Arthur (American, 1847-1884). Indian Encampment. Estes Park, Colorado. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lr: "HA Elkins/ 1867." 30” x 45” canvas; 40” x 55” framed. Provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston. From the moment of her discovery, America's history has been dominated by the push westward, mainly in the pursuit of economic prosperity. From the first explorers to later immigrants,all have headed west in search of riches and as a result much of American history and art is dominated by the exploration of her land and, in consequence, her indigenous people. In the search for prosperity America also found her very identity in the topography and magnificent of her landscape. Fascination with the landscape of the West continued throughout the nineteenth and into the early twentieth century. After the establishment of independence, artists began to respond to the need for a distinctive form of American painting and answer such critics as the Reverend Sydney Smith, who in his 1820 article for the Edinburgh Review, asked: "In the four quarters of the globe, who reads an American book? Or goes to an American play? Or looks at an American picture or statue?" Exploration of America's interior had revealed a wondrous landscape marked by its variety of open plains and majestic mountains. The traditional European academies regarded history painting to be the highest art form, but in America topography was her history as exploration had guided the nation's course. It was here in the nation's landscape that her identity was to be found and was beautifully manifested in the paintings of Henry Arther Elkins. Henry Arthur Elkins was born in Vershire, Vermont and in 1856 moved to Chicago where he taught himself to paint and began to receive recognition for his paintings. After the Civil War he was one of the first artists to cross the plains to the Rocky Mountains and he quickly became known for his paintings of Colorado and California. Elkins career was sadly cut short by his early death in 1884 at Georgetown, Colonel. In this view of Estes Park, Colorado, Elkins skillfully captures the majesty of the landscape. From the first inhabitants, the Ute, Shoshone and Comanche, to the early explorers in the mid-nineteenth century, hunters and ranchers, Estes Park has been regarded as the eastern gateway to the Rocky Mountains. The enormous scale of the mountains is emphasized by the diminutive scale of the native American encampment, seen to the left of the canvas. The subtly modulated pastel tones of the sky are reflected in the background landscape forming a harmonious and well-balanced composition, as well as adding an overwhelming sense of depth to the work.

Henry A. Elkins (American, 1847-1884) God's Country

Henry A. Elkins (American, 1847-1884) God's Country oil on canvas signed Henry A. Elkins (lower right) 60 x 96 inches This lot is located in Denver. Property Sold to Benefit the Collections Care or Acquisitions Fund of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847 - 1884) American

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847 - 1884) Oil on Canvas, Signed, Measures ( 9 x 11.5 inches ) w/frame ( 12 x 15.5 inches ) Elkins was one of the artists who crossed the plains to the Rocky Mountainsafter the Civil War. In the summer of 1866, H. C. Ford, J. F. Gookins, and Elkins, all living in Chicago, formed a party and started out from the Missouri River. On an adventurous trip to Denver, Colorado, they joined an emigrant train for protection through Indian country. Denver was then a city of 7,000. One of their harrowing experiences occurred when a tornado near Cottonwood Springs, Nebraska, toppled their wagons and collapsed their tents.

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) oil on canvas

Henry Arthur Elkins  (American, 1847-1884)  oil on canvas signed image: 18"h x 25.5"w overall: 30.5"h x 38.5"w

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847 - 1884) American

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847 - 1884) Oil on Canvas, Signed, Measures ( 9 x 11.5 inches ) w/frame ( 12 x 15.5 inches ) Elkins was one of the artists who crossed the plains to the Rocky Mountains after the Civil War. In the summer of 1866, H. C. Ford, J. F. Gookins, and Elkins, all living in Chicago, formed a party and started out from the Missouri River. On an adventurous trip to Denver, Colorado, they joined an emigrant train for protection through Indian country. Denver was then a city of 7,000. One of their harrowing experiences occurred when a tornado near Cottonwood Springs, Nebraska, toppled their wagons and collapsed their tents.

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Mountain Landscape

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Mountain Landscape Signed 'H. Elkins' bottom right, oil on canvas 16 x 24 in. (40.6 x 61cm) Provenance Private Collection, Massachusetts. Frame: 19 x 27 in.

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Forest with River

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Forest with River oil on canvas signed HA Elkins (lower right) 20 x 36 inches Property from the Collection of the Legendary Dealer Norm Flayderman

Henry A. Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Yosemite

Henry A. Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Yosemite oil on canvas 23 x 35 inches

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American, A mountainous lake scene believed to be Yosemite, oil on canvas, 14"

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American, A mountainous lake scene believed to be Yosemite, oil on canvas, 14" x 27".

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (CO/CA/KS, 1847-1884)

Luminist Moonlit Mountain Stream, oil on canvas, signed lower left, in gold gesso deep cove frame, OS: 23" x 21 1/2", SS: 11" x 9 1/2". Good condition.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS, Colorado/California/Kansas/Vermont, 1847-1884, "Indian Encampment, Colorado 1867"., Oil on canvas, 28" x 48". F...

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS Colorado/California/Kansas/Vermont, 1847-1884 "Indian Encampment, Colorado 1867". Signed and dated lower left "H. Elkins 67". Titled on frame plaque. A New Hampshire Collection of Paintings. Oil on canvas, 28" x 48". Framed 38" x 58".

Henry Arthur Elkins (American) Monumental O/C

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884) Monumental western scene O/C Image Size: Height: 66", Width: 117" STERLING ASSOCIATES STRIVES TO PROVIDE ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE, & FAIR INFORMATION ON ALL LOTS. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. WE ADVISE THAT YOU, OR SOMEONE ON YOUR BEHALF, INSPECT ANY ITEM(S) AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS BEFORE BIDDING. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS.

Henry Arthur Elkins Mountainscape Oil Painting

Henry Arthur Elkins Mountainscape Oil Painting oil on canvas in frame. Listed Colorado artist born 1847-188444 x 33, Image: 29 1/2 x 19 1/2. 40 Lbs Shipping in continental US $200.00 Please ask any questions before bidding Good Luck!

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884)

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) Clear Creek, Colorado Signed and titled H. E. Elkins, Clear creek Colorado lower left Oil on canvas 127 x 76cm (50 x 30in)

Elkins Oil, Colorado Rockies

Elkins, Henry Arthur (1847-1884). In the Colorado Rockies. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right: "H.A. Elkins" 43" x 27" canvas, 49 1/2" x 33 1/2" framed. In this view of Colorado, Elkins skillfully captures the majesty of the landscape. From the first inhabitants, the Ute, Shoshone and Comanche, to the early explorers in the mid-nineteenth century, hunters and ranchers, Colorado has been regarded as the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountains. The subtly modulated pastel tones of the sky are reflected in the background landscape forming a harmonious and well-balanced composition, as well as adding an overwhelming sense of depth to the work.

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American. A Mountainous Lake Scene, believed to be Yosemite, with a Native American herding Cattle, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 14.5" x 27".

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American. A Mountainous Lake Scene, believed to be Yosemite, with a Native American herding Cattle, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 14.5" x 27".

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American. A Mountainous Lake Scene, believed to be Yosemite, with a Native American herding Cattle, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 14.5" x 27".

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884)

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884) Monumental western scene O/C Image Size: Height: 66", Width: 117" STERLING ASSOCIATES STRIVES TO PROVIDE ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE, & FAIR INFORMATION ON ALL LOTS. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. WE ADVISE THAT YOU, OR SOMEONE ON YOUR BEHALF, INSPECT ANY ITEM(S) AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS BEFORE BIDDING. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS.

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American. A Mountainous Lake Scene, believed to be Yosemite, with a Native American herding Cattle, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 14.5" x 27".

Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884) American. A Mountainous Lake Scene, believed to be Yosemite, with a Native American herding Cattle, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 14.5" x 27".

Henry Arthur Elkins (American 1847-1884), Landscape with Stag, Oil on Canvas, 20 x 30 inches

Henry Arthur Elkins (American 1847-1884) Landscape with Stag Signed H.A. Elkins and dated 1883 l.l. Oil on canvas 20 x 30 in ( 50.8 x 76.2 cm)Property of Various Owners

Henry Arthur Elkins Volcano Landscape Oil Painting

Original oil on canvas landscape painting by Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884 Colorado / California) "Tropical Knights" (Volcano in Costa Rica) depicts a gently flowing volcano in a tropical environment. Housed in an antique wood and gold gilt frame. Signed lower right. Titled on verso. C. Duncan Connelly Gallery label. Work window measures 20" x 14" Frame measures approximately 25" x 19" Good condition with mild surface wear and craquelure. Wear to frame. In house USA continental shipping $125 plus insurance. Inv 132

Henry A. Elkins, Western Landscape Oil Painting

Western Landscape with a Lake and Mountains, 1872. Henry Arthur Elkins (1847-1884). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower left "H.A. Elkins 72". 23 x 44 1/4 inches canvas, 28 3/4 x 48 inches framed.In this tranquil scene, Henry Elkins captures the grandeur of the American landscape. This is a painting about the sublime, wholly reflecting the ideals sought by the American people during the latter half of the nineteenth century. From the moment of her discovery, America's history has been dominated by the push westward, mainly in the pursuit of economic prosperity. From the first explorers to later immigrants, all have headed west in search of riches and as a result much of American history and art is dominated by the exploration of her land and, in consequence, her indigenous people. In the search for prosperity America also found her very identity in the topography and magnificent of her landscape. Fascination with the landscape of the West continued throughout the nineteenth and into the early twentieth century. After the establishment of independence, artists began to respond to the need for a distinctive form of American painting. Exploration of America's interior had revealed a wondrous landscape marked by its variety of open plains and majestic mountains. The traditional European academies regarded history painting to be the highest art form, but in America topography was her history as exploration had guided the nation's course. It was here in the nation's landscape that her identity was to be found and was beautifully manifested in the paintings of Henry Arthur Elkins. Henry Arthur Elkins was born in Vershire, Vermont and in 1856 moved to Chicago where he taught himself to paint and began to receive recognition for his paintings. After the Civil War he was one of the first artists to cross the plains to the Rocky Mountains and he quickly became known for his paintings of Colorado and California. Elkins career was sadly cut short by his early death in 1884 at Georgetown, Colonel.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS, American, 1847-1884, Mountain landscape, likely Yosemite., Oil on canvas board, 8" x 6". Unframed.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS American, 1847-1884 Mountain landscape, likely Yosemite. Signed lower right "E". Inscribed verso "H.A. Elkins Fecit". Oil on canvas board, 8" x 6". Unframed.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS, (AMERICAN 1847-1884), "SCENE OF YOSEMITE VALLEY"

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (american 1847-1884)/span "SCENE OF YOSEMITE VALLEY" Signed and dated 'H.A. Elkins/ 1882' bottom right; also with artist and title on label verso, oil on canvas 28 1/4 x 48 1/4 in. (71.8 x 122.6cm) provenance: /spanProperty of an American Corporation.

Elkins, "Rocky Mountain Sunset," O/C

Henry A. Elkins (1847-1884), "Rocky Mountain Sunset," oil on canvas, signed and dated 1871 lower left, 35 1/2" h x 21" w (view), 43" h x 28 1/2" w (frame). Provenance: From the Estate of the late Charles C. Hife, Stockton, CA.

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 Western Vista with Figure in Canoe, 1883

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 Western Vista with Figure in Canoe, 1883 Signed HA. Elkins and dated ...83 (lr) Oil on canvas 12 x 18 inches C 

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (1847-1884) American

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (1847-1884) American Clear Creek, Colorado Oil on canvas Signed and titled 75.5 x 125 cm, framed

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS OIL ON CANVAS (American, 1847-1884) Mountain landscape with river and forest in the foreground. Image measures 22" x 36", signed "Elkins" lower left. In a period gilt wood and gesso frame.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS OIL ON CANVAS (American, 1847-1884) Mountain landscape with river and forest in the foreground. Image measures 22" x 36", signed "Elkins" lower left. In a period gilt wood and gesso frame.

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884)

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884) Monumental western scene O/C Image Size: Height: 66", Width: 117"

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884)

Henry Arthur Elkins, American (1847- 1884) Monumental western scene O/C Image Size: Height: 66", Width: 117"

Painting, Henry Arthur Elkins, Yosemite Valley, 1874

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884), Yosemite Valley, 1874, oil canvas (laid down on board), signed and dated lower right, board: 23.25"h x 42"w, overall (with frame): 29"h x 47.5"w

Henry Arthur Elkins (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) "The

Henry Arthur Elkins (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) "The Yosemite Valley" oil on relined canvas, Size Height 30 in.; Width 60 in. 19th Century, no visible signature

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) WESTERN LANDSCAPE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN SETTLEMENT Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) WESTERN LANDSCAPE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN SETTLEMENT Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in. Framed

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884 ) WESTERN LANDSCAPE WITH INDIAN SETTLEMENT Oil on canvas laid on board: 28 1/2 x 48 1/2 in.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884 ) WESTERN LANDSCAPE WITH INDIAN SETTLEMENT Oil on canvas laid on board: 28 1/2 x 48 1/2 in. Framed

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) WESTERN LANDSCAPE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN SETTLEMENT Oil on canvas: 36 x 68 1/4 in.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) WESTERN LANDSCAPE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN SETTLEMENT Oil on canvas: 36 x 68 1/4 in. Framed; lower right signed and dated: HA Elkins, 1881

OOC Painting Moonlit Stream by Henry Arthur Elkins

OOC - Moonlit Mountain Stream by Henry Arthur Elkins (CO/CA/KS, 1847-1884), signed lower left, in deep cove Victorian gesso frame, SS: 11 1/4" x 9 1/2", OS: 23" x 21 1/4", very good condition.

Attributed to Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Mountain Landscape with Deer by a River Signed "Henry. A. E..." l.r. Oil on ...

Attributed to Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Mountain Landscape with Deer by a River Signed "Henry. A. E..." l.r. Oil on canvas, 36 x 60 in. (91.4 x 152.4 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure, varnish inconsistencies.

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 Western Landscape with a Lake and Mountains, 1872

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 Western Landscape with a Lake and Mountains, 1872 Signed H.A. Elkins and dated 72 (ll) Oil on canvas 23 x 44 1/4 inches

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas: 15 x 28 in.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (AMERICAN, 1847-1884) LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas: 15 x 28 in. Framed; lower left signed: H.A. Elkins

Henry Arthur Elkins (American, 1847-1884) Indian camp near lake with mountain in the distance 18 3/4 x 24 3/4in

Indian camp near lake with mountain in the distance signed 'H.A. Elkins' (lower right) oil on canvas affixed to board 18 3/4 x 24 3/4in

ELKINS HENRY ARTHUR

(1847-1884 American) Vast Colorado mountainous landscape with river and elk, framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 24'' x 36'', with frame 36'' x 48'', signed and dated 1882 lower right.

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (American 1847-1884)

HENRY ARTHUR ELKINS (American, 1847-1884) LANDSCAPE WITH COWS, BIRDS & FISHERMAN.Oil on canvas scene shows a lone fisherman at edge of pond on a slight hillside pasture with cows and sheep. A split rail fence keeps them from the background woods. A crow is perched on dead tree with other birds in a cloud and light blue sky. Signed lower left "H A Elkins". Housed in a fine period gilt gesso decorated frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 14" x 20". CONDITION: Canvas patch to reverse with corresponding inpainting.  Very good. 9-92009

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 In the Colorado Rockies

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 In the Colorado Rockies Signed H.A. Elkins (lr) Oil on canvas 43 x 27 1/2 inches

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 The Distant Rockies, 1867

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 The Distant Rockies, 1867 Signed HA Elkins and dated '67 (lr) Oil on canvas 20 x 30 1/4 inches

ELKINS HENRY ARTHUR (1847-1884 American) Long

ELKINS, HENRY ARTHUR (1847-1884 American) ''Long's Peak, Colorado'', framed oil on canvas, approximate image 12'' x 20'', with frame 16'' x 24'', signed and dated 1882 in lower left. CONDITION: Yellowing of varnish, faint impression of stretcher bars on four sides, several areas of paint chips, some with minor inpaints mainly in lower left corner, paint scratched left center in tree.

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 Colorado Mountain Scene

Henry Arthur Elkins American, 1847-1884 Colorado Mountain Scene Signed H.A. Elkins (ll) Oil on canvas 36 x 54 inches

Henry Arthur Elkins 1847-1884 The Crown of the Continent

Henry Arthur Elkins 1847-1884 The Crown of the Continent Signed HA Elkins with conjoined first initials (lr) Oil on canvas 22 x 36 inches