Martha Mignonne Ryther 1896 - 1981)
Martha Mignonne Ryther 1896 - 1981)
Martha Mignonne Ryther (1896 - 1981)
”Pheasant”
Reverse Painting on Glass
8 x 10 inches (painting)
Signed: “Martha Ryther” (low left)
Signed in Ink Verso
Dated: 1942
Up for sale is an excellent original reverse painting on glass by the celebrated 20th century female artist Martha Mignonne Ryther. Depicting a proud pheasant in a partial landscape this reverse glass painting is signed “Martha Ryther” and dated 1942 in the lower left corner. Barren trees back the pheasant against an orange hue sky as a nice green plant is present at the birds feet. The attention to detail is staggering with every feather distinguishable and coloring spot on. The trees in the background have intricate and fine cross hatching creating a lifelike representation even in its folky style. The work measures 8 x 10 inches and is in excellent condition resting in a vintage frame for added protection. Verso the work is titled and signed by Ryther in ink. Martha is a highly regarded female artist retained in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!