Bidspirit auction | William Otis Bemis (1819 -

William Otis Bemis (1819 - 1883) American - William Otis Bemis (1819 - 1883) Oil on board, Signed Lower Right, Measures (8.5 x 11.5 inches) w/frame ( 12.5 x 15.5 inches) Known for his paintings of cattle in landscape, William Bemis once said: . . .my mind is on cows so much that I think cow, dream cow, and it seems paint cow without realizing what I am about.” (Samuels 38). In fact, William Bemis not only painted cows, but as a farmer, he was the first person in Spencer to introduce Jersey cattle to the area. Bemis was born in Spencer, Massachusetts in 1819 and also painted historical sketches of his region. From the time he was young, he worked on his family's farm and learned 'boot-bottoming' to make money to pay for some art education. George Loring Brown of Worcester, Massachusetts, was the most influential teacher of Bemis, who had a studio in that town from 1847 to 1850. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.