Indian Hunters Amongst Aspen

Artist Ernest Martin Hennings (American, 1886 - 1956)

Datec. 1955

Mediumoil on canvas

Dimensions36 x 40 inches (91.4 x 101.6 cm)
Frame: 42 3/4 × 46 3/4 × 1 3/4 inches (108.6 × 118.7 × 4.4 cm)

Credit LinePartial Bequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965 and Partial Gift of Nelda C. Stark, 1975

Object number31.32.26

ClassificationsPaintings

Label TextHennings depicted an almost timeless image of two hunters in a landscape. The artist’s style, however, asserts a modern approach. He uses loose brushstrokes, especially in the landscape. The linear pattern of trees makes a rhythm that bursts into exuberance with the elements of twisty trunks. One dramatically placed aspen defines the picture plane. It reminds the viewer that this is a created scene.

ProvenanceArtist; purchased April 23, 1952 by H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; ½ interest bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation [1]; remaining ½ interest gifted December 5, 1975 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation by Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art | 1. Owned jointly by H.J. Lutcher Stark and Nelda C. Stark until his death at which point his ½ interest was bequeathed to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

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