DURRIE, George Henry (American, 1820-1863). East Rock, New Haven, CT. 1849.

DURRIE, George Henry (American, 1820-1863)
East Rock, New Haven, CT
Oil on canvas
Signed "Durrie" and dated "1849"
20 1/4"x 25 1/4" canvas; 29" x 34" framed 

Provenance: Estate of Harry T. Peters, Orange, Virginia (Sold: Sotheby's, New York, October 22, 1982, lot 61)

Illustrated: Catalog Raisonne: Martha Y. Hutson, George Henry Durrie (1820-1863), Santa Barbara, 1977, p. 217, no. 84.

George Henry Durrie (1820-1863) was an American artist whose work is closely associated with the landscapes of New England. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Durrie's early life was rooted in the region, and his connections to the state profoundly influenced his artistic career. Durrie received his initial training in art in New York, but his work was deeply inspired by the Connecticut countryside. He often painted winter scenes and rural landscapes that reflected his intimate knowledge of the local environment. His paintings frequently depict the farms, homes, and snow-covered vistas of New England, capturing the essence of the region's seasonal beauty with remarkable accuracy.

Inscription on verso: "View of East Rock, New Haven. Painted by George H. Durrie Esq. September 1849"