{"product_id":"john-ross-key-1837-1920-original-oil-painting-harvest-scene-1932-family-provenance","title":"John Ross Key (1837–1920) Original Oil Painting on Board 'Harvest Scene' c. 1890s w\/Family Provenance","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Price Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The price listed above covers the item only. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include shipping or professional crating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping Invoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is too large for standard delivery. After checkout, we will contact you with a professional crating and freight quote. We will bill this to you on a separate invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a Quote First?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to know the shipping cost before purchasing, please click our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e link or call us with your delivery zip code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Ross Key (1837–1920) Original Oil Painting 'Harvest Scene'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in America c. 1890s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Family Provenance from 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Approximately 9\" High x 12 3\/4\" Long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Approximately 13 1\/4\" High x 17\" Long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Ross Key (American, 1837–1920), \u003cem\u003eHarvest Scene\u003c\/em\u003e. An original oil painting on board depicting a sunlit meadow with carefully rendered shocks of harvested grain, dense trees, softly colored distant hills and a rose-tinted sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive, textured brushwork brings vitality to the foreground and harvest bundles. Presented in an antique gilt wood frame with decorative reeded molding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Ross Key was an American landscape painter and grandson of Francis Scott Key, author of the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” He trained in the United States and traveled and studied in Europe. Key had documented associations with Omaha, Nebraska, including the late-19th-century expositions. The landscape subject and style suggest a late-19th- to early-20th-century work; a precise execution date has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains a period red-and-cream dealer label reading “HARRY P. WHITMORE \/ Art Dealer and Importer \/ 1517 DODGE ST. OMAHA, NEB., U.S.A.” The handwritten portion identifies the work as “Harvest Scene,” “Original Oil Painting,” and “By John Rose Key” (as written on the label; the artist is generally known as John Ross Key).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate old typewritten biographical sheet headed “JOHN ROSS KEY” recounts the artist's family background, training, travels, and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the foot of that sheet, a handwritten note appears to record that Blanche Howland Boyer of Omaha bought the painting in November 1932 from “the artist's sister-in-law Miss Florence Dutcher.” The note provides a noteworthy early, named ownership record and a potential direct artist-family connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical paper labels and handwritten annotations remain attached to the back and are included as part of the painting's documented history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Apparent painted signature at lower left; see photographs for interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.  No known damage or restoration. Antique frame retains age-related wear and patina, including scattered finish wear. The original verso paper and backing have age-related discoloration, creasing, and wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Ross Key","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756693651706,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/57E131E3-810A-4B31-A6BD-5E3B62CBF3CD.jpg?v=1792173647","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/john-ross-key-1837-1920-original-oil-painting-harvest-scene-1932-family-provenance","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}