Lot 443: DEWITT CLINTON BOUTELLE (American, 1817-1884) VALLEY FARM

DEWITT CLINTON BOUTELLE (American, 1817-1884) VALLEY FARM. Oil on canvas bright late summer scene shows a farmer in his pasture with cows grazing next to pond with ducks. Colorful trees surround the pond and pasture. Farm buildings are seen at the end of the meadow. Several rooftops are seen over the tree level. All under an expansive sunlit sky. Signed lower right "Boutelle 1859". Housed in an antique birdseye maple veneered ogee frame. SIZE: 20-1/4" x 30". CONDITION: Small patch on reverse, craquelure, minor touch up. 9-70875