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| The painting was originally owned by Samuel M. Nickerson, president of the ] in the late 19th century. The Nickerson collection was gifted to the ] in 1900,<ref>. (1914). ''Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago'' (1907-1951). 8 (2): 19.</ref> where it remained for 50 years.<ref name="siris"/> Percy Sloan, the son of ] painter Junius R. Sloan, purchased the painting in 1950 from the |
The painting was originally owned by Samuel M. Nickerson, president of the ] in the late 19th century. The Nickerson collection was gifted to the ] in 1900,<ref>. (1914). ''Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago'' (1907-1951). 8 (2): 19.</ref> where it remained for 50 years.<ref name="siris"/> Percy Sloan, the son of ] painter Junius R. Sloan, purchased the painting in 1950 from the Art Institute of Chicago, which he then donated with 400 other artworks to ] in 1953.<ref>Hertzlieb, Gregg (Fall/Winter 2009-2010). . ''Valparaiso Poetry Review''. XI (1). Retrieved October 30, 2024.</ref> | ||
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Painting by Frederic Edwin Church
| Mountain Landscape | |
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| Artist | Frederic Edwin Church  |
| Year | c. 1849 |
| Medium | oil paint, canvas |
| Dimensions | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) × 48.5 cm (19.1 in) |
| Location | Brauer Museum of Art |
| Accession No. | 53.01.107 |
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Mountain Landscape is an 1849 painting by American landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church of the Hudson River School of artists. The work depicts a landscape in the Northeastern United States.
Description
The painting depicts a landscape in the Northeastern United States, thought to be Vermont, with mountains at sunset. In the middleground, a clearing can be seen, while in the foreground, a boat appears on the water.
Analysis
Mountain Landscape is an early period painting in Church's career. It is believed that he created it in the studio based on his memories from traveling to southern Vermont in the 1840s. At one time, it was alternately titled Sunset, West Rock, New Haven, as it was thought to depict West Rock, New Haven, which was later discounted.
Provenance
The painting was originally owned by Samuel M. Nickerson, president of the First National Bank of Chicago in the late 19th century. The Nickerson collection was gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1900, where it remained for 50 years. Percy Sloan, the son of Hudson River School painter Junius R. Sloan, purchased the painting in 1950 from the Art Institute of Chicago, which he then donated with 400 other artworks to Valparaiso University in 1953.
Deaccessioning
Until 2024, the painting was held by the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University, but is currently undergoing deaccessioning to fund the renovation of two residence halls at Valparaiso University, a decision that was protested by the faculty, students, and larger art community due to the ethical guidelines followed by museums when entering the deaccessioning process, which requires them to reinvest the proceeds from any art sale back into the museum's art collection.
References
- ^ "Mountain Landscape, (painting)". Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum.
- Kelly, Franklin; Carr, Gerald L., Church (1987). The Early Landscapes of Frederic Edwin Church, 1845-1854. Amon Carter Museum. pp. 99-100. ISBN 9780883600788. OCLC 1244732516.
- "Samuel M. Nickerson". (1914). Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago (1907-1951). 8 (2): 19.
- Hertzlieb, Gregg (Fall/Winter 2009-2010). "Georgia O'Keeffe: Rust Red Hills". Valparaiso Poetry Review. XI (1). Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- Boucher, Brian (September 4, 2024). "A Court Approves Valparaiso University's Controversial Plan to Sell Paintings From Brauer Museum Collection". Artnet. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
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