Title: Landscape, Esopus Creek, Ulster County, New York
Artist: Unknown (American School, 19th Century)
Date: 1880
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.5 x 17.6 in.
Provenance: Private collection, New York.
Condition: Structurally stable. Canvas shows historic repairs; surface craquelure. Repairs can be seen en verso.
Description:
An unsigned 1880 landscape depicting Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. The subdued palette and focused treatment of reflected light align with late-Hudson River School/American School techniques.
The primary documentary evidence is the period inscription on the verso: “Esopus Creek, Ulsley Co. NY 1880.” This inscription anchors the work geographically within the Hudson River School tradition. Housed in the original gilt stepped frame.
Title: Landscape, Esopus Creek, Ulster County, New York
Artist: Unknown (American School, 19th Century)
Date: 1880
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.5 x 17.6 in.
Provenance: Private collection, New York.
Condition: Structurally stable. Canvas shows historic repairs; surface craquelure. Repairs can be seen en verso.
Description:
An unsigned 1880 landscape depicting Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. The subdued palette and focused treatment of reflected light align with late-Hudson River School/American School techniques.
The primary documentary evidence is the period inscription on the verso: “Esopus Creek, Ulsley Co. NY 1880.” This inscription anchors the work geographically within the Hudson River School tradition. Housed in the original gilt stepped frame.
