Bidspirit auction | Alfred E A Montgomery (Kansas,

Alfred E A Montgomery (Kansas, 1857-1922) - ALFRED MONTGOMERY (1857-1922) LARGE OIL ON BOARD. Alfred E A Montgomery (Kansas, 1857-1922) 1920 Signed and dated lower right. The still life composition depicting a bentwood 'bushel' basket of stave construction, common in the 19th century, depicts a bounty of corn with each kernel detailed in Montgomery's distinctive, thick and high relief impasto technique. Montgomery was dubbed the James Whitcomb Riley of Art by a Topeka, Kansas minister for his folksy, plainspoken populist interpretation of everyday Americans in rural America - same as James W. Riley, Alfred Montgomery was more commonly referred to and known as the 'farmer artist.' Self-taught and considered a folk artist, his work titled Down on the Farm was nonetheless exhibited in the Paris Exposition of 1900. His unique technique for depicting a kernel of corn was so effective that the following was said of his paintings ..'they have at different times attracted the nibble of a horse and the peck of a hen.' and also ..' he has been accused of cutting off the ends of real grains and pasting them to the canvas. ' (Topeka Capitol Journal December 7, 1899). Board measures 20.75 x 33.25 with a framed size of 29 x 41.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Board measures 20.75 x 33.25 with a framed size of 29 x 41.75 inches. Condition Very good untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up to any degree.