(American, 1822-1872)Study for Sheridan's Ride, 1869, signed lower right "T.Buchanan Read/Rome 1869", also titled lower center "one of the first studies for/Sheridan's Ride", colourman label verso, oil on board, 14 x 12 in.; period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 22 x 20 in. - Note: A large scale finished version of Read's Sheridan's Ride, painted in 1871, is in the Collection of The National Portrait Gallery, object number NPG.68.51. - Provenance: Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Condition
Various label remnants verso, including Windsor & Newton colourman label, small area of retouch outlining right side of hat, also along edges not visible under frame; frame with abrasions, worm holes, slight separation at corners