Lot 207
Signed and dated lower right and framed behind glass. Born in England, his family moved to London, Ontario when he was a child. Moved to Rochester in 1857. Initially worked as a decorative painter at Langs Children Carriage Factory. He later worked as a Sign painter for Frank Van Doorn, and for the Mensing, Rahn, and Stecher Lithographic Co. He also taught at the Mechanics Institute. During the Civil war he served in the Union Grays co., 54th Regiment, which did guard duty at Elmira Confederate prison camp(1864-65). Left Rochester in 1907 and lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Los Angeles. He returned to Rochester in 1917. A founder and active member of the Rochester Art Club, he served as Treasurer (1877- 1882), as Vice President (1889-1891) and President in 1894. Was one of the members of the goose grease club, and a participant in the informal gatherings of artists at William Lockharts studio in the Palmer building during the mid 1860s. In the 1870s he opened a studio at the Baker building with him. He later shared a studio with Seth C. Jones. An outdoors painter, he painted mostly watercolors, oils later in his career, and also became recognized as a scenic painter for the Masonic Temple and other theaters in the city. John Wood was known for his sense of humor, ability at mimicry, and telling a good story. He died as a result of injuries from being hit by a truck on South Clinton Avenue on November 5, 1919. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request. (Artwork)
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Dimensions:
- 15" x 22" and 20.25" x 27.25" framed Condition:
- Excellent Condition with no damage to the painting
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