A Parker lifter in a game painting
 

Today I finally had the opportunity to view the “Duck Duck Shoot” waterfowl exhibit at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. The exhibit is in their sporting art gallery and is nearing the end of its showing term. I think it is up for another month or so.

The exhibit includes art, decoys, clothing, accessories and a number of guns. Including a punt boat with a couple of punt guns. The Parker 8g hammer gun in the exhibit is owned by our Craig Larter. It was a very enjoyable and well presented exhibit!

Anyway, one large painting in the exhibit clearly features a Parker lifter. The gun is very detailed and accurately depicted. I assume that the piece is part of the museums usual collection and not on loan.

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Brian, did you note the artist's name?

I did not. But it was painted in the 1890s

Western NY has a very rich waterfowl tradition, we are blessed with the Finger Lakes, Lakes Ontario, Erie and many inland marshes. The GCM did a very nice depicting that tradition and featuring many local artists including Roy Mason and LB Hunt. The display runs until October.

Not to mention Lake Champlain to the east.





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This looks to be the work of Richard LaBarre Goodwin. He has many similar scenes attributed to him. Many are on a door with game, gun, and satchel. He uses different firearms in his work. This is the first I have seen this painting with a lifter.

A trompe l’oeil painting. Brian can tell you what that is from his art school background🎨

You are correct. When I enlarge the original photos on my phone, I can see that is the name.

What!? No one remembers their art survey class??😉

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We all knew the answer Garry....... :whistle:

Best!