Antique Lanscape Oil Painting, Andrew P. Hill, 1889

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A rare early work by Andrew P. Hill (1853–1922)

Signed and dated 1889, this oil-on-canvas landscape by the artist-conservationist who … Read more A rare early work by Andrew P. Hill (1853–1922)

Signed and dated 1889, this oil-on-canvas landscape by the artist-conservationist who helped save California’s redwood forests captures a romantic path leading into the misty mountains. Hill’s works from the 1880s rarely come to market, making this a truly special find. Presented in an ornate 19th-century gold-leaf frame measuring over 41” wide, this piece offers both historical significance and stunning decorative presence.

Historical Context: Hill was active as both a painter and photographer in the 1880s–90s, capturing California’s natural beauty at a time when industrialization was threatening the redwoods. While his most famous work tied to conservation came in the early 1900s, pieces from the 1880s represent his formative years and are relatively scarce on the market. This date strengthens authenticity — Hill’s known oeuvre includes signed works from the 1880s and 1890s, some of which are documented in museum collections and early California art catalogues.

Updated Identification
• Artist: Andrew Putnam Hill (1853–1922).
• Medium: Oil on canvas.
• Canvas Size: 19” x 21.5” (modest scale, nearly square).
• Frame Size: 41.5” x 31.5”
• Date: Signed and dated 1889 (“89”). This places it in Hill’s earlier career — he would have been in his mid-30s, actively painting California landscapes and beginning to advocate for redwood preservation.
• Subject: A forest path leading toward a gate and misty mountain backdrop — very much in line with Hill’s atmospheric, romantic landscapes. See less