Two Irvin Christopher Oil Paintings on Board of Impressionistic Ohio Landscapes

Item Details

Irwin E. Christopher (Ohio, Tuscarawas County, 1868-1951)
Rock Garden, 1945
Oil on board
Signed “I.E. Christopher” to lower right
Dated to lower right

Irwin E. Christopher (Ohio, Tuscarawas County, 1868-1951)
October Days, 1947
Oil on board
Signed ‘I.E. Christopher’ to the lower left
Titled and dated to lower center

Provenance
Descended in the family of the artist

A group of two oil paintings on board of impressionistic Ohio landscapes by Irvin Christopher (Ohio, Tuscarawas County, 1868-1951), titled Rock Garden and October Days. Created in 1945, Rock Garden features a garden area populated with various trees, foliage, and colorful flowers. The work is titled to the lower center, signed ‘I.E. Christopher’ to the lower right, and dated to the lower right. It is presented in a gold-tone gesso and wood frame with scrolling foliate molding. October Days was created in 1947 and features a dirt path surrounded by rocks, and red flowered trees. This work is signed ‘I.E. Christopher’ to the lower left, and titled and dated to the lower center. The painting is also presented in a gold-tone gesso and wood frame with scrolling foliate molding. Both paintings have matching descriptive labels to the versos providing some information about the artist.

Condition

- small spots of accretion and paint loss scattered throughout; some wear in frame includes stains, scratches, and finish loss scattered throughout.

Dimensions

- measurement of larger frame; board size of Rock Garden measures approximately 22.25" W x 16" H; smaller frame measures approximately 21.5" W x 16.5" H; board size of October Days measures approximately 18" W x 12.75" H.

Item #

18DCC492-127