Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1915)
Approaching Storm, 1893
oil on board
18 x 25.5 inches
27.5 x 35 inches (frame)
signed lower left: H W Ranger 93
artist's monogram stamped lower left
verso: labels, Joseph Sartor Galleries, Dallas, Texas; artist's label

Born in Syracuse, New York, Henry Ward Ranger attended Syracuse University before travelling to Europe where he became a self-taught artist. Aside from being one of the leading tonalist painters, a practice that dismissed French Impressionism by featuring subtle gradations of a limited range of color, Ranger was considered the “Dean of American landscape painting.” His career as an artist erupted during the 1890’s when he went to Old Lyme, Connecticut, where he was instrumental in establishing the Old Lyme Art Colony.

The painting appears to be in good condition. Has been professionally restored including inpainting, cleaning, and re-varnishing.