(Pennsylvania, 1842-1878) Two Chickens Eating an Onion, 1866, signed lower right "Mary Smith/1866", oil on panel with "Geo. Rowney & Co." colourman label, 8-3/4 x 20 in.; original fine 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, draw crackle on yellow chick, abrasions lower right; frame with minor losses. Notes: Literature: Philadelphia Collection XIII, American Paintings, December 1981, plate 36.
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