Tribute
Artist
George H. Seeley
(American, 1880 - 1955)
Date1909
MediumBromoil print
DimensionsImage, sheet, and mount: 17 5/16 × 21 5/16 inches (43.97 × 54.13 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2018.51.64
SignedSigned on image recto, lower right: "George H. Seeley / 1909";
On mount verso, top, in black pen: "This photograph is by / George H Seeley of / Stockbridge Massachusetts, / made year 1909.";
Label adhered to previous backing board, bottom, in black type with black pen: “WRITE PLAINLY / Canvas in Good Order YES NO / Frame “ “ “ / Glass “ “ “ / The above to be filled by Entry Clerk only / Title Tribute / The Society of Independent Artists shall not be re- / sponsible for loss or damage, no matter how the same / may be caused, the responsibility therefor resting / solely with the owner; and this exhibit is submitted / and received subject to this condition, which is hereby / accepted. / Artist’s Signature George H. Seeley / Address Stockbridge, Mass / Owner’s Signature George H. Seeley / Agent George H. Seeley.”
InscribedLabel adhered to previous backing board, bottom, in black pen: “”Tribute” / by George H. Seeley / Stockbridge, Massachusetts / Property of the Artist. / Stockbridge, Massachusetts / Price $350.00”
MarkingsStamp on backing board, lower right, in black: “KNIGHT WORKS, INC. / 240 PARKER AVENUE / CLIFTON, N.J. 07011 / (201) 478-3034”
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DescriptionSoftly-focused image of two feminine figures. The figure on the left stands with her eyes closed as she holds a tray (possibly filled with fruit) out in front of her. The figure on the right leans in beside the other figure and looks towards the viewer.ProvenanceThe Hall Family Foundation, Kansas City, MO, 2018;
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2018.
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2018.
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