Quick Reference

Time Period:
Prior to June 1942

Location:
Unknown

Medium:
Chalk Drawing

Type:
Landscape

Category:
Houses, Trees

Size:
22 x 29

Exhibited:
Unknown

Purchased:
Unknown

Provenance:
NA

Noteworthy:

It was not common for the artist to write comments about his chalk drawings.

Related Links

Featured Artwork: The Wide Spreading Elm

RSW's Diary Comments

None.


Additional Notes

The following quote is from a letter RSW wrote to F. Earl Williams regarding Wide Spreading Elm:

"The day after my return I received a check of $75 ($100 less 25% commission) for the sale of The Wide Spreading Elm---the chalk which you originally had, but exchanged for the "winter farm in the hills." So, that is now "out of the family too (it was at the Grand Central Art Galleries.) Before long I expect the Pettis family to come to take away two more chalk drawings."


This chalk drawing was last known to be at Alexander Ltd. for sale for $2,200.


This chalk drawing was purchased by a Massachusetts collector for $1,850 plus shipping charges.


A closer look at the woman in front of the house with her dog on the side porch.
A closer look at the laundry hanging on the line in the backyard.