Prairie Fire
American Painter
1818-1867
After an unsuccessful attempt to obtain an appointment at West Point Military Academy, he turned to an artistic career. He quickly earned recognition at the annual exhibitions of the National Academy of Design, New York, to which he was elected an associate member in 1839, with subjects taken from James Fenimore Cooper, mk77
1847
Oil on canvas
28 7/8x36 1/16in
Painting ID:: 31901
Prairie Fire
1818-1867,American painter. After an unsuccessful attempt to obtain an appointment at West Point Military Academy, he turned to an artistic career. He quickly earned recognition at the annual exhibitions of the National Academy of Design, New York, to which he was elected an associate member in 1839, with subjects taken from James Fenimore Cooper, such as the Turkey Shoot (c. 1837; Richmond, VA Mus. F.A.), and from Washington Irving, The Devil and Tom Walker (1838; Richard P. W. Williams priv. col.). ca. 1847(1847)
Oil on canvas
73 x 91.3 cm (28.74 x 35.94 in)
Painting ID:: 71499
Prairie Fire
American Painter
1818-1867
After an unsuccessful attempt to obtain an appointment at West Point Military Academy, he turned to an artistic career. He quickly earned recognition at the annual exhibitions of the National Academy of Design, New York, to which he was elected an associate member in 1839, with subjects taken from James Fenimore Cooper, Date ca. 1847(1847)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 73 X 91.3 cm (28.74 X 35.94 in)
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Painting ID:: 72676
Deas Charles American Painter
1818-1867
After an unsuccessful attempt to obtain an appointment at West Point Military Academy, he turned to an artistic career. He quickly earned recognition at the annual exhibitions of the National Academy of Design, New York, to which he was elected an associate member in 1839, with subjects taken from James Fenimore Cooper, Prairie Fire Date ca. 1847(1847)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 73 X 91.3 cm (28.74 X 35.94 in)
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