John Denison Crocker (American, 1822-1907), Idyllic Estate Landscape oil on canvas, signed and dated 1856 at lower right, framed. Stretcher size 20 x 26 in.; Frame dimensions 24 3/8 x 30 1/2 in. This painting is likely a view of a prosperous estate in Yantic, Connecticut. Near Norwich, the village of Yantic developed around an ironworks in the 18th century and wool and cotton mills in the 19th century. We wish to thank Ms. Vivian Zoe, director emeritus of the Slater Museum, Norwich, Connecticut, for her assistance in cataloging this lot. 品相报告: Scattered retouch to sky visible under UV light; stretcher mark along top edge of canvas.