att. John Norval Marchand (American, 1875-1921), Portrait of a Young Woman

oil on canvas, with monogram "JNM" at lower right, verso of canvas with stencil for A. Sussman Artist Supplier of New York, presented in a period gilt composition frame.
Frame dimensions 16 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.
John Marchand was born in Leavenworth, Kansas. He studied at the Harwood Art School in Minneapolis. In 1895, he left for New York and worked as a staff artist for the New York World. This portrait likely dates to this early period in New York.

In 1899, Marchand spent two years in Germany where he continued his studies at the Munich Academy. After returning to New York City, he became a prolific illustrator best known for his scenes of the life in the American West. Marchand was also a friend and mentor for Charles Russell.
From the collection of Michael and Nancy Norton, New London, North Carolina
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Small light scratch in lower left corner; scatted chipping and loss to frame.