Minnesota Farm Yard by Adolph Dehn
This is a lithograph by American artist Adolph Dehn. In the 1930s and 40s, he did a series of images of farms across the Midwest. Many were set in his native Minnesota, such as this one, but others are not specified. These could broadly be characterized as fitting within the Regionalism movement, but Dehn tends to present them as more idealized (perhaps influenced by the Barbizon school, given his extensive time in France). While realistically depicted, they do show elements of impressionism, especially in the rendering of the foliage and clouds.
This image captures the buildings of a typical Minnesota farm, the farmhouse close to barns and outbuildings allowing easy access to the animals (of particular importance during the long, cold winter), a silo, large hay stacks and scattered animals--a lone horse, many pigs, and some poultry, possible turkeys near the barn. The farm is surrounded by tall trees, a mix of deciduous and evergreen. Cumulus clouds billow in the sky, but are not threatening storms--at least for now. For those of us who grew up in the Midwest, this could not be closer to reality. An excellent example of his work.
The lithograph is archivally mounted and is in pristine condition. It is signed in pencil lower right. The title has been added at the bottom of the sheet in pencil. It is number 437 in his catalogue and is from a typical edition of 250. His pieces are rarely numbered.
Adolph Dehn (1895-1968) Adolph Dehn is a native Minnesotan having been born in Waterville and doing his initial artistic studies at the Minneapolis School of Art. From there he went to study at the Art Students League where he developed his interest in printmaking—particularly favoring lithography. As with many artists, he spent time in Europe—In his case 8 years. Most of the pieces produced and exhibited were drawings and lithographs. On his return to the United States he committed to printmaking—started his own print club, worked with the American Artists’ Group and was a charter member of the Associated American Artists. His early subjects reflected his time in Minnesota and Europe, although he is arguably best known for his New York subjects. He incorporated many of the artistic movements of the early and mid-20th century into his work, and showed influence of the regionalists (particularly John Stewart Curry), and the so called Ash Can school, or social realism. He also embraced aspects of caricature which are particularly evident in his New York works.
Price: $200
Size: 17 x 11.75 inches
Plate Size: 13 x 8.75 inches
Condition: Pristine
Medium: Lithograph
Subject: Landscape
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