Joseph Ropes Oil Painting "The Old Soldier Relates His Efforts," 1849

Item Details

Joseph Ropes (American, 1812 – 1885)
The Old Soldier Relates His Efforts, 1849
Oil painting on canvas
Signed, titled, and dated to the stretcher to the verso
Gallery labels and artist information to the verso

Joseph Ropes was born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1812. Primarily working as a topographical draughtsmen, Ropes did not become an artist until his mid-30s, when he enrolled at the National Academy of Design. From there, he moved to New York and then to Hartford, Connecticut. In Hartford, Ropes ran a private studio from 1851 to 1865. As a draughtsmen he was introduced to landscape painting, then evolved further to figural art. Ropes solidified his career as a teacher and author of artist manuals. He traveled continuously throughout his life until settling in New York, where he passed in 1885.

Condition

- backing removed to examine the verso; examined under UV light; canvas relined; areas of overpainting particularly to the left; craquelure throughout; chips to the molding of the frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 23.5" W x 19.5" H.

Item #

ITMGC87440