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    EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G...

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    • American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G...
    • American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G...
    • American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G...
    • American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G...
    American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G... American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G... American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G... American:Impressionism, EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938). Girl on a Pony. Oil on canvas. 30in. x 25in.. Signed lower left. Provenance: Vose G... View More >
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    EDMUND TARBELL (American 1862-1938)
    Girl on a Pony
    Oil on canvas
    30in. x 25in.
    Signed lower left
    Provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston

    Girl on a Pony is a rare example of Tarbell's early Impressionistic work inspired by his studies in France. Tarbell and Frank Benson studied in Paris at the Academie Julien where they learned rigorous draftsmanship but were also seduced by the bright colors and fluid brushwork of Impressionism. After returning to Boston this style earned Tarbell great acclaim as the father of the Boston School, election to the National Academy and a place among The Ten American Painters, an independent group consisting of the top American Impressionists including Childe Hassam, John Henry Twachtman and Willard Metcalf.

    This work is a portrait of Tarbell's daughter seated on one of the family's stable of thoroughbred horses. It was most likely painted during one of Tarbell's summer visits to his inlaws in Plymouth between 1888 and 1910 with the style suggesting a date earlier in that range. Examples such as this show Tarbell's enthusiasm for plein air painting. The girl's white dress shimmers with color and the landscape is brilliant in the summer light. Tarbell's plein aire technique is evident in the roughly rendered pentimenti of the horse's head. After reworking several variations, the artist left the head rough to focus attention on the girl's sunlit face and golden hair. Paintings such as Girl on a Pony are rare glimpses of the artist painting for his own pleasure and are in stark contrast to his formal portraits and interior scenes.

    Brian Roughton: Attribution is okay.

    Gavin Spainerman: Attribution is okay.

    Condition Report*: canvas has been beva lined, small puncture in leg of pony with surrounding overpaint on leg and belly of pony, pentimenti and overpaint in head of pony (at one point head was facing viewer), small touches of inpaint in dress of girl (lower left) and left of head, 1in. sq. patch of overpaint in sky upper left and along upper left edge, signature slightly abraded.
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

    Auction Info

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    November, 2005
    17th-18th Thursday-Friday
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