John Francis Murphy (American 1853-1921)
Tonalist Landscape with a Stream, 1886
depicting a quiet pastoral scene with trees reflected in a calm lake beneath a softly illuminated sky; the atmospheric composition and restrained palette of greens, browns, and silvery blues reflect Murphy’s poetic Tonalist approach, emphasizing mood and subtle transitions of light
Oil on canvas, laid on board
Signed and dated lower right John F. Murphy ’86
Labeled verso “Henry Schulteis,Paintings, Prints, Framing, 142 Fulton
Street, New York”
11 1/4″ x 15 1/4″
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Estimate: $2000 - $4000