Inherited Graphite art from Pennsylvania * Art Experts needed *

[oldbattleaxe]

These were inherited from my wife's grandmother from Pennsylvania. There are 5 pieces done by the same artist. They are quite unique. All of a farm scene at night. We removed one to search the back and it says Bainbridge Illustration Board. Looking at all of them they depict barns, old hay rake, old hay wagon pulled by horses. and all show power lines and poles. Almost like invention of electric is dating these scenes. The hay rake and wagon carrying people dressed for winter with bits of snow as well. The dogs squirrel and rabbit also being added to the scenes. We own one of them. The other ones have been handed down to the rest of my wife's siblings. I have been trying to find an artist of these for over 15 years on and off searching. I have had huge success solving my posts here on the forum. Maybe even refer me to a reputable art expert? Thanks

 

[oldbattleaxe]

 

[watercolor]

Interesting pieces for sure. The artist’s name may possibly be under the over-matting of the artwork.

 

[oldbattleaxe]

The picture with the farm, dogs and rabbit is our original picture. The others have been professionally copied from the other four so we all have copies. They all hang on our wall. My sister n law says she could not find any names. Since I do not have the other four I cannot look at them.

 

[Jarl]

Responding late on this, but, I'd say likely regionalist or WPA(Works Progress Administration/New Deal era) works...1930s-1940s. They're very nicely done. A fine inheritance.

 

[oldbattleaxe]

Responding late on this, but, I'd say likely regionalist or WPA(Works Progress Administration/New Deal era) works...1930s-1940s. They're very nicely done. A fine inheritance.

Responding late on this, but, I'd say likely regionalist or WPA(Works Progress Administration/New Deal era) works...1930s-1940s. They're very nicely done. A fine inheritance.

Jarl, thank you very much to help in identity. I will look that info up for sure.