Items Similar to Painting of Farmyard Scene with chickens, Oil on Canvas, Signed L.J. Cruise

19th Century English School - Sheep in a Barn - 19th Century Antique English Chickens Animal Oil Painting

Arthur Jackson - 19th century English Victorian chickens in a barn scene with Rooster and Hens

American Folk Art paintings of Chickens in Farm Landscape, signed 'Horiz'

August Laux - Antique American Bucolic Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Oil Painting

Edgar Hunt - Animal oil painting of a cockerel, chickens & chicks

E. Binam - Roosters and Hens in a Barn 19th century E. Binam

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 13

Painting of Farmyard Scene with chickens, Oil on Canvas, Signed L.J. Cruise

$11,500

£8,687.18

€10,129.62

CA$16,323.09

A$16,427.30

CHF 9,534.33

MX$199,487.12

NOK 109,519

SEK 113,044.65

DKK 75,721.84

About the Item

"Farmyard Morning": Large Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Chickens by Louis J. Cruise, Dated 1911 A substantial and atmospheric early 20th-century oil on canvas painting, signed and dated by the noted Pennsylvania artist Louis J. Cruise (1861–1945) in 1911. This delightful genre scene captures the quiet activity of a traditional American farmyard, characterized by the artist's signature realistic style and serene composition. The scene depicts a flock of chickens foraging in golden straw outside a rustic stone and timber barn. A magnificent rooster stands alert on a hay mound, watching over hens of various breeds—white, speckled, and brown—while one chicken emerges from the dark interior of the farm building. In the background, a wooden rail fence separates the yard from a lush green pasture and distant woods, with small birds perching casually on the rails and pecking at the straw. The work is housed in a wide, impressive gilt frame. Markings: Signature: Signed and dated in the lower left corner: "L.J. Cruise / 1911". Condition: Good antique condition. The canvas is well-composed and executed, capturing the play of light on the landscape. Measurements: Frame Height: 35 inches (88.9 cm) Frame Width: 55 1/2 inches (141.0 cm) Sight Height: 29 inches (73.7 cm) Sight Width: 48 3/4 inches (123.8 cm) Historical Context: Louis J. Cruise (1861–1945) was a prolific American artist born in Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He studied at the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Art Students League of New York. A member of the Philadelphia Sketch Club and the Bucks County Academy of Fine Arts, Cruise was known for his calm, realistic depictions of rural life, including landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. His work was exhibited at major venues such as the National Academy of Design and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and is represented in collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Allentown Art Museum. This painting is a fine example of his ability to capture the idyllic beauty of the American past. Provenance: Private Westchester, New York Collection (Ref: VM98515)

Dimensions:
Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
American Classical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Canvas
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1911
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: relined. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: VM985151stDibs: LU861033929882

More From This Seller

View All

China Trade Painting on Paper depicting the Feeding of Silkworms

Located in Downingtown, PA

China Trade Painting on Paper depicting Feeding of Silkworms, Circa 1780-1800 This painting is a superb example of the artwork created by Chinese artists for the Western market, off...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Still Life Painting by Jean Marie Daneis, Mures et Poires

Located in Downingtown, PA

Jean-Marie Daneïs Still Life Oil Painting, “Mûres et Poires” (Blackberries and Pears) Late 20th century This intimate still life in oils, titled Mûres et Poires (Blackberries and Pe...

Category

Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Chinese Export Watercolor Exotic Bird Paintings on Paper

Located in Downingtown, PA

Natural History of the East: Pair of Fine Chinese Export Bird Watercolors (c. 1800–1820) A superb pair of early 19th-century Chinese Export ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Johann Seligmann Bird Print of Le Merle Rofette, Tab XXXIX, After George Edwards

By Johann Michael Seligmann

Located in Downingtown, PA

Flight of Fancy: Johann Seligmann’s "Le Merle Rofette" Engraving in a Decoupage Frame Circa 1770s This exquisite engraving, titled "Le Merle Rofette" (Tab XXXIX), is a remarkable p...

Category

Antique 1770s Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

China Trade Set of Six Paintings of Fruit & Flowers Paintings by Sunqua

By Sunqua

Located in Downingtown, PA

Botanical Bounty: A Masterful Set of Six Still Lifes by Sunqua, Sunqua, Canton, Mid-19th Century This exceptional set of six China Trade pith paper painting...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Faithful Friends of the Manor: The Ellesmere Bay and Bulldog, Dated 1887

Located in Downingtown, PA

Faithful Friends of the Manor: The Ellesmere Bay and Bulldog, Edward Lloyd, Dated 1887 This 1887 oil on canvas by the British animalier Edward Lloyd captures a moment of tranquil co...

Category

Antique 19th Century Sporting Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century English Farmyard Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Howard Hill

By Howard Hill

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming antique oil painting depicts a lively English farmyard scene centered around a proud rooster perched atop a mound of hay, surrounded by hens in naturalistic poses. Two ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

19th C. Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Barnyard Hens & Rooster, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

Original on canvas painting of a barnyard scene with three hens and a rooster with thatched roof house in background. Unsigned. Canvas shows age related craquelure throughout with re...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

August LauxAntique American Bucolic Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Oil Painting, 1880

Antique American Bucolic Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Oil Painting

By August Laux

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American barnyard chicken grazing oil painting by August Laux (1853 - 1921). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 18 by 22 inches overall, and 10 by 14 painting alone. E...

Category

1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1950s Oil Painting on Board of Chickens. Signed

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Oil Painting on Board of Chickens. Signed Dimensions of the painting: 23x29cm

Category

Vintage 1950s European Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Oil on Canvas Barn Scene with Rooster and Chickens

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century Spanish oil on canvas depicting a barnyard scene with a rooster and two chickens. Hay is painted beneath their feet, with a ladder positioned to the right side, adding d...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

French Late 20th Century Framed and Signed Oil on Canvas Barnyard Scene Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French framed oil on canvas painting from the late 20th century, titled "Barnyard Scene". Created in France during the later years of the 20th century, this oil on canvas painting ...

Category