Thomas Hiram Hotchkiss (American, 1813-1896) Gubbio, Perugia

Dated 'Sep 2/67' bottom left; also signed in yellow pastel verso and inscribed 'Sketch by Hotchkiss/ given to/ E: Vedder/ Sep. 67-/ ... Perugia & Gubbio,' oil on board

(10 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. (27.6 x 18.4cm))

Provenance

The Artist.
A gift from the above.
Collection of Elihu Vedder, New York (per inscription verso).
Private Collection, New York, New York.

Footnote:

Exhibited

"Dreams and Shadows: Thomas H. Hotchkiss in Nineteenth-Century Italy," National Academy of Design, New York, New York, September 1993 - January 1994.
"Myth and Reality: Elihu Vedder and American Painters in Italy," Questroyal Fine Art, New York, New York, May 10 - 31, 2012, in the exhibition catalog, no. 12 (illustrated).

Condition report:

The painting is in good overall condition. Small, unobtrusive areas of craquelure are present, particularly along the righthand side of the painting. No evidence of restoration when examined under UV light.
Frame: 15 7/8 x 12 1/8 x 2 in.