Christopher Pearse Cranch (American, 1813-1892)

Christopher Pearse Cranch (American, 1813-1892)

Pair of New Haven Area Landscapes: East Rock and West Rock
West Rock signed and dated "C.P. CRANCH/1845" l.l., East Rock with no visible signature.
Both oil on panel, 16 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (41.7 x 52.2 cm), framed (with oval spandrels).
Condition: West Rock with horizontal abrasions and paint losses, East Rock with surface imperfection or accretion to c.r., both with craquelure and surface grime.

Provenance: Townshend Collection.

N.B. West Rock and East Rock are iconic rocky outcroppings that flank New Haven, Connecticut. They have inspired poets, painters, and naturalists since the early 19th century, capturing the imagination of such artists as Thomas Cole, Frederick Church, George Durrie, Childe Hassam, and John Ferguson Weir.
Estimate $4,000-8,000

Framed dimensions are 25 3/4 x 29 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.

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