Description
“The Fox Hunt” – Original Painting
Folk Art Painting of a Fox Hunt with the riders and dogs passing by the Fox.
Exhibited at the Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. “Side by Side” August 31st through September 29th 2018
Painting measures 26 x 20 inches – mixed media on wood. Signed in the lower left corner and on the back.
Charles Eldon Munro, a contemporary American artist, showcases his unique style in a painting of a farm with trees and houses. Munro, a self-taught artist, is known for his painted wood and mixed media sculptures, often incorporating found objects that he paints to his liking. His work is characterized by a bold and sincere style, with favorite subjects including American History, animals, the Civil War, and sports events.
Munro’s lack of formal art training has allowed him to focus on design rather than optical realism, resulting in an unpretentious approach to creating art. His family history, tracing back to John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and ancestors on both sides of the Civil War, has influenced his work. With a wide range of creations, from life-size people to small ceramic vases, Munro’s art reflects his passion for history and creativity.
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