Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
BE979.6.130 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Title |
Gate leading out to the tennis court at Benares |
Description |
An oil painting of a path leading to an open gate. There is a fence with trees and bushes on either side of the gate. Beyond the gate is a green field and a large tree. The painting is very simple in detail. The painting is in a carved wooden frame painted a metallic bronze colour. There is a label on the back that says 'Gate leading out to the Tennis Court at Benares -Caroline Farncomb' printed by a typewriter. In pen on the back, it is written 'Gate from north of house out to tennis court' and 'C. Farncomb'. |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1930 |
Artist |
Farncomb, Caroline |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-26 L-19 cm |
History |
Caroline Farncomb (1859-1951) was a close family friend of the Harris family and a well-respected artist. She studied with Mlle Van den Broeck in London, William Chase in New York, and in Paris at the Acad‚mie Julian. She exhibited her work in Canada and Europe, receiving many first prizes in exhibitions in London, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Farncomb painted her surroundings including her family, friends, animals, and landscapes. A number of her paintings can be found at Benares including a portrait of Mary Harris, Arthur Harris, Brownie the cat and a still life of birds. Caroline acted as the chaperone for Annie Harris and two of her friends in 1903. Caroline never married and died in London, Ontario on November 13, 1951. References: Overcoming all Obstacles: The Women of the Académie Julian. Gabriel P Weisberg and Jane R. Becker, Rutgers University, New Jersey, 1999 The Art of London, 1830-1980. Nancy Geddes Poole. Blackpool Press. London, Ontario. 1984 Passionate Spirits. Rebecca Sisler. Clarke, Irwin and Company Limited, Toronto. 1980 |
People |
Farncomb, Caroline |