John Henry Witt (1840-1901) Lived/Active: New York, Indiana and Ohio

Little Girl Sharing Cake with Her Dog
Signed (u.r.): J.H. Witt
Oil on canvas
16” x 12”, 21 1/2” x 17 1/2” with frame
Excellent condition, appears to retain the original carved gilt frame
Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York, 2006. Private Collection
John Henry Witt was best known for his portraits and genre scenes. After settling in Columbus, Ohio in 1862, he had a prolific career before moving to New York City where he exhibited annually at the National Academy of Design until 1899. This portrait of a ”Little Girl” highlights Witt’s talents and ability to capture a sense of emotion and expression from his subjects.