(Ohio/New York, 1822-1902) Our Future Americans, circa 1865, possibly a portrait of Catherine and Francis Ward, children of Marcus L. Ward of Newark, New Jersey, unsigned, oil on canvas, 62 x 52 in.; modern gilt wood frame,. Condition: lined, restretched on old stretcher, areas of overcleaning, crackle, retouch affecting approximately 20% of surface; frame with abrasions. Notes: Literature: Priscilla J. Brewer ,"The Little Citizen: Images of Children in Early Nineteenth-Century America", [Journal of American Culture], Volume 7, Issue 4, pages 45–62, Winter 1984. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, New York (label verso); Estate of Otis Brumby, Jr., Marietta, Georgia lined, restretched on old stretcher, areas of overcleaning, crackle, retouch affecting approximately 20% of surface; frame with abrasions