Lot 558: Peter Baumgras, (American, 1827-1904), 'Trees on a Hillside', c. 1900 oil/canvas, 11in. x 14in. signed and dated. Baumgras came to the U.S in 1854, and was active in the Washington D.C. area (he was founder of the Washington Art Club). He worked in

Peter Baumgras, (American, 1827-1904), 'Trees on a Hillside', c. 1900 oil/canvas, 11in. x 14in. signed and dated. Baumgras came to the U.S in 1854, and was active in the Washington D.C. area (he was founder of the Washington Art Club). He worked in California painting landscapes and portraits in the 1860s-70s, and eventually ended up in Illinois. He taught at the University of Illinois from 1877-79. REF: A Forgotten American Painter: Peter Baumgras Pratt.