River Scene

Not on View

oil on wood

overall: 53.6 x 65.1 cm (21 1/8 x 25 5/8 in.)

framed: 69.8 x 81.3 x 6.9 cm (27 1/2 x 32 x 2 11/16 in.)

1970.17.134

Frits Thaulow (artist) Norwegian, 1847 - 1906

lower left: Frits Thaulow.

Probably (M. Knoedler & Co., New York);[1] Ailsa Mellon Bruce [1901-1969], New York, by 1957;[2] bequest 1970 to NGA.

[1]There is a torn label from Knoedler's on the back of the frame.

[2]Included in an appraisal report of Mrs. Bruce's collection dated 1 December 1957 (copy NGA curatorial files).

Bruce, Ailsa Mellon, Mrs.
Knoedler & Company, M.

1972: Extended loan for use by Associate Justice, then Chief Justice William Rehnquist, The Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1972-2002.

1975: European Paintings: An Illustrated Summary Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1975: 336, repro.

1985: European Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1985: 387, repro.