Henry Herman Cross (1837-1918) American

American

Signed (l.l.): H.H. Cross

Signed and inscribed on verso: Gladstone at 17 months old, painted from life by H.H. Cross, July 1890

Oil on wood panel

22″ x 28 1/8″ framed, panel, 16″ x 22″

Condition: Excellent condition, in a period walnut frame

Henry Herman Cross became a reputed painter of Indian portraits. Born in Flemingville, NY Cross traveled to Paris where he studied with animal painter Rosa Bonheur between 1853-1855. After returning to America, Cross headed West where he carried out his career as a painter. This example of “GladStone”, certainly shows Cross as an accomplished painter with a fondness to paint his subjects in fanciful ways.