Mid 20th-Century Oil Painting After Lynn Bogue Hunt
Item Details
Lynn Bogue Hunt (American; 1878 – 1960)
Untitled, mid 20th century
Oil painting on canvas
Signed “Lynn Bogue Hunt” to lower left
A mid 20th century oil painting on canvas of a sport fishing illustration after well-listed American artist and illustrator Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878 – 1960). This work features a fisherman in the action of catching a large game fish as he stands ankle deep in the sea. The piece bears the signature “Lynne Bogue Hunt’ to the lower left, but is likely a copy painting after a work by Bogue Hunt. This composition is presented unframed.
In his youth, Lynn Bogue Hunt spent time hunting, observing nature, and learning taxidermy before becoming one of the most prolific outdoor illustrators in the U.S. He illustrated dozens of books, created calendars, Duck stamps, advertisements, and painted 106 covers for Field & Stream throughout his lifetime. Grouse Feathers and More Grouse Feathers are among the best-known books that he illustrated. In addition to Field & Stream, his work appeared in numerous magazines including Sports Afield, Boy’s Life, Collier’s, and the Saturday Evening Post, among others.
Condition
- small puncture to lower center of canvas; scuff and scratch marks scattered throughout painting; some spots of paint loss and rubbing along painting edges.
Dimensions
Item #
18DCC482-007-001
