Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960)
Broadbills - The Tenth Bird,
signed "Lynn Bogue Hunt" lower right
oil on canvas, 14 1/4 by 16in.
Studio of Lynn Bogue Hunt, New York label on back Abercrombie & Fitch, New York label on back
Lynn Bogue Hunt was born in rural Honeoye Falls, New York, into a family that ran a small sawmill operation. He grew up with modest means, but spent hours outside exploring the natural surroundings in the woods near his home. He often collected birds and practiced taxidermy, a hobby that led to his accurate portrayal of his wildlife subjects. Hunt contributed illustrations to his own articles, as well as cover illustrations to magazines such as "Field & Stream," "Sports Afield," and "Free Press." In his lifetime he painted for private collectors and companies, such as DuPont, illustrated over forty books, and produced roughly two hundred and fifty magazine covers. Though he spent much of his life far from nature in New York City, Hunt had a strong foundation as a knowledgeable outdoorsman, bird hunter, and fisherman, enabling him to accurately capture the essence of the outdoors.
Provenance: Private Collection, Maine
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