Signed lower right: Olin Travis

Private collection, Cleburne, Texas.

Olin Travis (American, 1888-1975) Field Crops (double-sided) Oil on canvas 24 x 42 inches (61.0 x 106.7 cm) Signed lower right: Olin Travis PROVENANCE: Private collection, Cleburne, Texas. With deep roots in the Texan terrain and possessing an innate knack for encapsulating the inherent beauty of nature, Olin Travis left his mark as one of the state's esteemed painters. Born in 1888 and trained at the Art Institute of Chicago, Travis' versatility allowed him to traverse various artistic quarters--from landscapes to portraits and illustrations--with equal aplomb. His oeuvre is defined by an uncanny ability to capture the sunlight's play and the delicate heartbeats of seasons on canvas. Evoking a sense of place and mood, his work has charmed viewers with its characteristic tranquility and earthbound palette. As a co-founder of the Dallas Art Institute, Travis also played a pivotal role in the growth of the Dallas art scene. His legacy endures in his exquisite works and the notable artists he mentored, securing his place in the annals of American art. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

The reverse of the canvas has a second unfinished painting on the reverse. Unlined canvas. Faint green tinted ghost image on the reverse of the canvas. 7 inch scuff in the sky above the house at right. Under UV exam, there does not appear to be inpaint. Three small 1/4 inch area losses in the sky along the upper edge. Scattered spots of surface soiling along the lower edge. Faint stretcher bar lines visible along the right edge. Framed Dimensions 25 X 43 Inches