American School (19th Century)
The Red Ear
bears signature and date 'J.G. Brown 1866' and inscription 'N.Y.' middle right
oil on canvas
14 x 16½in. (36 x 42cm.)
Lot Essay
A work of similar subject matter entitled 'The Red Ear' by Enoch Wood Perry was exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1867 as no. 265.