William Hawley (American, active late 19th century), "Resting by the River," oil on canvas depicting a pair of figures resting by a river while a line of men attempts to cross a ridge in the background, signed at lower right. (Canvas) approx h. 24", w. 29.5". (Overall) approx h. 29.5", w. 35", d 3".

Not examined out of frame. Examined under blacklight, having 3-5 approx 1" areas of inpainting in the center sky, and a 2" area of inpainting in the branches of the lower tree. Allover craquelure, and an old reline.