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LITTLE GIRL SHARING CAKE WITH HER DOG

Creator: John Henry Witt
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
JOHN HENRY WITT (1840-1901) LIVED/ACTIVE: NEW YORK, INDIANA AND OHIO
Little Girl Sharing Cake with Her Dog
Signed (u.r.): J.H. Witt
Oil on canvas
16” x 12”, 21 1/2” x 17 1/2” with frame
Excellent condition, appears to retain the original carved gilt frame
Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York, 2006. Private Collection
John Henry Witt was best known for his portraits and genre scenes. After settling in Columbus, Ohio in 1862, he had a prolific career before moving to New York City where he exhibited annually at the National Academy of Design until 1899. This portrait of a ”Little Girl” highlights Witt’s talents and ability to capture a sense of emotion and expression from his subjects.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-AMP-OC 602
Incollect Reference #:	441538

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	16 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.