This is an Estate Fresh old Oil on Masonite Landscape Painting from a local Estate home.  It is a ðŸ”¥RARE O/B PAINTING by Mahlon Lewis Gore of SAYRE PA. "The CHEMUNG RIVER from WAVERLY HILL " PA and dated 1954 ðŸ”¥.  It comes in super nice condition as described above and Pictured.  This piece is 27.5" tall framed x 39.67" wide framed.  Mahlon Lewis Gore (1877–1967) was a painter, photographer, and local historian from Sayre, Pennsylvania.  He is best remembered for his regional landscapes, historic murals, and work as an advisor to the National Geographic Society.  The Chemung River—a 45-mile waterway famous for its clear water and glacial cliffs—flows near Waverly, NY, separating into the Pennsylvania borderlands before joining the Susquehanna River. The area near Waverly Hill features scenic overlook points, historical hiking trails, and a peaceful, paved river road perfect for outdoor recreation.    It’s a beauty!!  

The story on Gore outlines the life of the well-known artist whose work is preserved in numerous paintings in private collections as well as the mural in Sayre High School depicting Shepard's mill in Sayre.  Gore was born on February 4, 1877 in Sheshequin PA and was a descendent of Judge Obadiah Gore who served under General John Sullivan during the Revolutionary War.   "While a young man, Gore spent time abroad studying and returned to the U.S. where he became employed by J.R. Myers in Steubenville, Ohio," according to the Quarterly article. "In that capacity, Gore did mural and decorating work in churches, theaters and libraries from the midwest to the eastern seaboard," according to his December 30, 1967 obituary.     In his full life, Gore participated in excavations at local prehistoric Indian sites including Spanish Hill. In 1951, Gore was the official advisor to the National Geographic Society during its expedition down the Susquehanna River commemorating General Sullivan's military campaign.   "Mr. Gore was soundly grounded in local history and was contacted by many persons interested in the historical background of this community," stated the obituary. "Until his last illness, he was adding to his collection of over 2,000 rare books among which are a predominant number covering the early history of Pennsylvania and Bradford County."  His life and artwork are documented in the book "The Art of M. Louis Gore," published by the Sayre Historical Society.   Pick-up of this large painting is welcome.  The cost of shipping paintings this size is getting close to ridiculous..... should I be able to get it to the buyer cheaper I will certainly kick back a partial refund once the painting is shipped, and my apologies for such a frustratingly high shipping cost.    

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