A richly rendered American harvest still life by Alfred Montgomery, an artist best known for his distinctive paintings of corn. A gathering of dried ears fills the foreground, their warm russet and golden tones set against a dark handled basket and loosely arranged sacks.
Montgomery carefully articulates the individual kernels and varied surfaces, lending the humble agricultural subject a strong sense of texture and presence. The subdued palette and dramatic contrasts create an evocative image of rural abundance and the American harvest.
Oil on board, signed “Montgomery” at the lower left. Presented in a period-style giltwood frame, likely a later replacement.
Condition: Excellent overall condition. The painted surface presents well, with minor wear consistent with age. The painting appears to have been reframed at an earlier date in a complementary period-style giltwood frame. The frame exhibits minor surface wear.
Dimensions: Sight: 13 × 18.5 inches (33 × 47 cm) / Framed: 17.5 × 23 inches (44.5 × 58.4 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Illinois.