Evening landscape painting on panel, inscribed "HM Kitchell, 8x11, 1917" in pencil on verso.

Hudson M. Kitchell (1862-1944) is broadly known for this precise type of richly colored evening scene. His method of layering to build a painted surface also resulted in a very distinctive overall fluid-texture.

Also typical for his work (especially those on board) are small gaps in the painted layer. This is the case with this small work on which areas of the primed wooden panel are visible through the gaps.

Period appropriate and likely the original gold art nouveau frame in excellent condition.

Provenance:
Private Collection, Binghamton, NY

13.5 x 16 in

2.5 lb