Lot Essay
The present lot is accompanied by Francis Parkman's book The Oregon Trail.
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Lesson; Herald; Prayer: Three Works
Details
MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946)
Lesson; Herald; Prayer: Three Works
the first and third, signed with initials 'MD' (lower right) and inscribed with title (lower left)
the second, signed with initials and inscribed with title 'MD' (lower right)
each, ink and graphite on paper heightened with white
the first, 4 5/8 x 3½ in. (11.8 x 8.9 cm.)
the second, 5¼ x 3½ in. (13.3 x 8.9 cm.)
the third, 5 1/8 x 3½ in. (13 x 8.9 cm.) (3)
Lesson; Herald; Prayer: Three Works
the first and third, signed with initials 'MD' (lower right) and inscribed with title (lower left)
the second, signed with initials and inscribed with title 'MD' (lower right)
each, ink and graphite on paper heightened with white
the first, 4 5/8 x 3½ in. (11.8 x 8.9 cm.)
the second, 5¼ x 3½ in. (13.3 x 8.9 cm.)
the third, 5 1/8 x 3½ in. (13 x 8.9 cm.) (3)
Provenance
Edith Hamlin, wife of the artist.
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
Literature
F. Parkman, The Oregon Trail, New York, 1943, pp. 156, 182 & 209, illustrated.