The Old Scout's Tale / William Tylee Ranney

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Art Item Information

©Gilcrease Museum

Title(s):

The Old Scout's Tale

Creator(s):

William Tylee Ranney (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

early 19th century

Materials/Techniques:

oil on canvas

Classification:

Paintings

Object Type:

Oil Painting

Accession No:

01.2261

Previous Number(s):

0126.2261; 14121

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Framed:

Height: 21in. (53.3cm)
Width: 26 1/2in. (67.3cm)
Depth: 2 7/8in. (7.3cm)

Overall (Canvas):

Height: 14in. (35.6cm)
Width: 20in. (50.8cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

William Tylee Ranney

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Ranney, William Tylee

Birth Date:

1813

Death Date:

1857

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American painter, 1813-1857

Gender:

male

Events:

active (professional function)

Note:

Comment on works: hunting scenes; portrait; history

Tags and Search Terms

Tags:

children (people by age group), clouds, dog, families, horse, infants, landscapes (environments), rifles (long guns), smoke, trees, wagons

Cite this Page

Ranney, William. The Old Scout's Tale. 01.2261. early 19th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/012261 (10/25/2019).

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