Stagecoach | Framed 1908 Morley Hicks Oil Painting, Signed and Dated

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Artist: Morley Hicks (1877-1959)
Date: 1908
Medium: Oil on board
Style/Movement: American Folk / Early Modern Illustration
Dimensions: 12.5" W … Read more Artist: Morley Hicks (1877-1959)
Date: 1908
Medium: Oil on board
Style/Movement: American Folk / Early Modern Illustration
Dimensions: 12.5" W x 11" H
Condition: Painting surface appears stable and well-preserved with no visible losses or structural damage. Light surface wear and minor grime consistent with age. Frame shows notable damage including edge loss, chips, and areas of exposed substrate as shown.

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Dynamic early work depicting a horse-drawn carriage in motion, rendered with expressive, somewhat naive brushwork and bold color blocking. The composition captures a sense of movement through the angled carriage, forward-leaning horses, and gestural landscape elements. A large evergreen anchors the background while a small stream cuts through the foreground, adding depth and contrast. Signed "M. Hicks 1908" in the lower corner, placing this among the artist's earlier known works and offering insight into his formative style prior to later refinement. Retains its original period frame despite condition issues. See less