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Arthur Garfield Dove (American, 1880–1946)
1931
Medium/Technique
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
24 x 18 in.
Credit Line
The Lane Collection
Accession Number2023.130
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPaintings
ProvenanceOctober, 1946, consigned by the artist to Downtown Gallery, New York (consignment no. 31/06) [note 1]; May 13, 1957, sold by Downtown Gallery to William H. Lane (b. 1914 – d. 1995), Leominster, MA [see note 2]; 1995, by inheritance to his wife, Saundra B. Lane (b. 1938 - d. 2023), Lunenberg, MA; 2023, gift of Saundra B. Lane to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 12, 2023)
NOTES:
[1] Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Gallery Stock, Stock Books, Stock, C-R (2 of 7), 1941-1960s: Reel 5606 (Box 72), Frame 161. While the painting remained at Downtown Gallery, ownership transferred to his son William Dove (b. 1910 – d. 1994), New York, upon his death in November, 1946.
[2] Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Sales Slips (1 of 3), 1957: Reel 5628 (Box 72), Frame 940.
NOTES:
[1] Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Gallery Stock, Stock Books, Stock, C-R (2 of 7), 1941-1960s: Reel 5606 (Box 72), Frame 161. While the painting remained at Downtown Gallery, ownership transferred to his son William Dove (b. 1910 – d. 1994), New York, upon his death in November, 1946.
[2] Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Sales Slips (1 of 3), 1957: Reel 5628 (Box 72), Frame 940.