68011: Eanger Irving Couse (American, 1866-1936) Tapati

Eanger Irving Couse (American, 1866-1936) Tapatie, 1891 Oil on canvas laid on board 18-1/4 x 15 inches (46.4 x 38.1 cm) Signed and dated lower left: Eanger I. Couse PROVENANCE: Thomas Strong (author of Dictionary of Chinook Words), Portland, Oregon, January 1892; Private collection, California. EXHIBITED: Home of T.B. Trevitt, Portland, Oregon, solo exhibition, November 1891; Marquam Hall, Public Library, Portland, Oregon, January 1892. We wish to thank Virginia Leavitt, granddaughter of E.I. Couse, for providing invaluable information on this lot, which will be included in her forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's work. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Canvas is laid down; loss to the canvas along the lower left edge, not affecting the signature; frame wear to the extreme edges of the work; possible slight yellowing to the work.
Framed Dimensions 26.5 X 23.5 Inches