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Everett Lewis Springtime Oxen
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Everett Lewis Springtime Oxen
Estimate:
CA$2,000 - CA$2,500
Sold
CA$3,500
Live Auction
Post-War Canadian Folk Art
ARTIST
Everett Lewis (1893-1979) was the husband of renowned folk artist Maud Lewis. Starting as a farm laborer and fish peddler, Everett married Maud Dowley in 1938. As Maud battled rheumatoid arthritis, rendering her unable to manage household chores, Everett took on these responsibilities and bought her first set of oil paints, fostering her artistic career. After Maud's passing, he pursued his own artistic path, creating maritime scenes, landscapes, and subjects distinct from Maud's, yet bearing his artistic touch. Everett's life met a tragic end during a burglary at their home in 1979.
Size
Board: 10" x 15".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. Mid 1970s. This appears to be an early effort by Everett Lewis (1893 - 1979) to paint a popular image used frequently by his late wife, the painter Maud Lewis. It is the image of two oxen supporting a heavy yoke from which a large chain hangs. To the left and the right are stylized trees and grass covers the foreground and background. Signed lower right, "Everett". Includes signed letter of authenticity by Alan Deacon.
Condition
Good overall condition. Mounting perforations upper and lower center. One three-inch horizontal crease upper edge, center. One faint one-inch crease extending from the right edge, center. Excellent colour.
Medium
Oil on board.
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