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Haymakers, Zeeland

George Hitchcock (1850-1913)

Oil on canvas

37" x 46"

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Image of "Haymakers, Zeeland" painting by artist George Hitchcock depicting of a freshly cut hayfield with three woman, two in the foreground and one in the background, all wearing traditional 19th century Netherland dresses, and headwear raking hay.

Haymakers, Zeeland (c.1890)
Oil on canvas, 37" x 46" (frame 45" x 53")
Signed "G. Hitchcock" lower right. Titled verso on label (likely in artist's hand) "Haymakers, Zeeland".

 

Provenance: John Hanna Galleries, Detroit, Michigan, c.1930 (label verso)
Private family collection, c.1930

 

Condition: Excellent – original unlined canvas. Small area of in paint (~3/4" x 1/2") in tree foliage top center.

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Image of gold frame on "Haymakers Zeeland" painting by George Hitchcock.

Frame
45" x 53"

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Image of signature on "Haymakers Zeeland" painting by George Hitchcock.

Signed "G. Hitchcock" lower right.

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Image of John Hanna Galleries label verso on "Haymakers Zeeland" painting by George Hitchcock.

John Hanna Galleries Label Verso

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Image of label verso on "Haymakers Zeeland" painting by George Hitchcock with title and original price.

Handwritten label verso "Haymakers Zeeland" with original price $500.00.

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Painter of Sunlight

George Hitchcock pursued his artistic career in the Netherlands, expressing his love of the landscape through paintings of tulips and traditionally costumed figures. Known as the “Painter of Sunlight,” he was dedicated to working outdoors. His paintings are delicately textured, and highlight his admiration for the natural beauty of his surroundings. 

From the artist's biography by Zenobia Grant Wingate, click here to read more.

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