J. J. Enneking and R. A. Wentworth Oil Painting of Row Boat, Mid-19th Century

Item Details

John Joseph Enneking (American, 1841 – 1916) and R. A. Wentworth (19th-20th century)
Two people in a row boat, mid-19th century
Oil on canvas
Signed to lower right

A collaborative oil on canvas landscape painting depicting two figures in a rowboat on a tranquil woodland stream. The work features the signature Tonalist style associated with Enneking, characterized by deep forest greens and a hazy, atmospheric light. The painting is signed in the lower right. Enneking was a leading New England landscape painter known for his ‘twilight forest scenes’ and was among the first Americans to paint with Monet in Argenteuil. The co-artist, R. A. Wentworth, is documented as a 19th- to 20th-century artist.

The market for John Joseph Enneking (1841–1916) remains active, particularly for his Tonalist New England landscapes. The inclusion of R. A. Wentworth suggests a specific period or relationship in Enneking’s career. Provenance is a major value driver for Enneking; labels from esteemed institutions like Vose Galleries or museum exhibition records can significantly increase buyer confidence and price. The presence of a ‘Harris & Co. Boston’ framer’s label further supports the New England school origin.

Condition

- craquelure; accretions; some grime, dust buildup; minimal undulations; old repair to canvas lower center; scratching, minor grime and finish loss to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGS51670