Elling William Gollings (American, 1878-1932). Watering Hole, Indian Village, 1919. Oil on canvas. 12 x 18 inches (30.5 ...

Description

Elling William Gollings (American, 1878-1932)
Watering Hole, Indian Village, 1919
Oil on canvas
12 x 18 inches (30.5 x 45.7 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: Gollings / 1919

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Westmont, Illinois.

We wish to thank Gary L. Temple of The Meadowlark Gallery for confirming the authenticity of this painting.

In a letter dated February 19, 2023, Mr. Temple discusses the present lot: "Watering Hole, Indian Village is an absolutely brilliant example of the painting skills of Elling William Gollings in 1919. At this point in his career, he had definitely excelled in composition and design. While newlyweds in the summer of 1919, Maude and Bill Gollings had a picnic where Bill did this painting. The wonderful use of the stream with the horses drinking and the Indian village in the background gains the proper perspective. Vivid summer foliage adds to the painting along with the lone Indian with the red blanket. This painting was a strong example of his skills as an artist in 1919. Gollings during his career was a very prolific artist and this painting was mentioned in his personal diary on June 3, 1920: 'Landscape, of creek on (the) Wrench ranch, fall scene made when M(aude) & I had a picnic last summer - price $25.00.'"




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