Cornelius Hankins O/C Beached Fishing Boat, 1896

Early Cornelius Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a beached wooden boat in a field with a line of trees in the background. Signed and dated lower right "Cornelius Hankins 1896". Additional presentation inscription en verso reads "Christmas gift to Mr. and Mr. Coleman from Cornelius Hankins - picture and Miss Maude Hazlegrove- frame. A.D. 1896.". Housed in a carved gilt and gesso frame with scrolling foliate edge. Sight: 9 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed: 15 3/4" H x 19 3/4" W.
Condition Report: Painting with light overall craquelure, grime. Frame with several scattered losses, discoloration, and some hairlines to frame edge.