Steel Farm III

Artist John Kane (American, born Scotland, 1860–1934)

Dateca. 1927–30

Place Made DisplayUnited States

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensions21 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches (54.6 x 64.8 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of Richard Netter, Class of 1939, JD 1941, and Alice K. Netter in memory of William and Francis Netter

Terms

Paintings
Oil
Agricultural landscapes
Animals
Barns
Calves
Cattle
Farm buildings
Farms
Fences
Flags
Houses
Pastures
Canvas

Object number79.084

Label CopyEarnest effort—whether paving a street or painting a landscape—mattered most to Kane, who equated the worth of such endeavors. He remarked in his autobiography: ". . . a painting has a right to be as exact as a joist or a mold or any other part of building construction. I think the artist owes it to the people to make his painting as right and sound as he can make it." ("The Best Way to Prepare Bananas: Fruits of the Soul from the Permanent Collection," curated by Matt Conway and presented at the Johnson Museum June 24-August 13, 2017)

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