John Francis Murphy (American, 1853-1921), Haystacks at Dusk

Oil on canvas, 1900, signed and dated at lower right, presented in a parcel gilt frame.

Stretcher size 12 x 14 in.; Frame dimensions 19 x 21 in.

John Francis Murphy was an American tonalist. Primarily self-taught, he was well regarded as an artist during his lifetime. He was elected a full academician to the National Academy of Design in 1885. He was also a member of the Society of American Artists and the American Watercolor Society. His works are in numerous prominent public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Crease to lower left corner, slight waviness to the canvas.