Rudolph Onslow-Ford Painting, Windswept Tree

(British, born 1875)

Wendover Hills, England, signed and/or inscribed verso "Rudolph Onslow-Ford" and titled, also inscribed "To Edyth Spruce [?] /remembering happy days with her and Robbie/1930", also "returned to her (Gladys Wollerton)/by Robbie/1967", oil on panel, 12-5/8 x 16 in.; wood and composition frame, 13-7/8 x 17-1/4 x 1 in.

Provenance: Gift to Gladys Victoria Woollerton (1887-1979), the artist's sister-in-law; Gift to Edyth and Robbie Spruce; Given back to Gladys Woollerton; Gift to Elisabeth Onslow-Ford, 1970 (note attached verso); By descent in family

Note: Rudolph Onslow-Ford was the uncle of artist Gordon Onslow-Ford and was his first art teacher. He was the son of Edward Onslow Ford, a well-known sculptor.
Condition Report: heavy surface dirt; frame with minimal wear