California antiques dealer; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, December 2, 2006, lot 36204; Acquired by the present owner from the above.

Ivan Pranishnikoff (Russian, 1841-1930) Across the Plains of Texas, 1906 Watercolor on board 13 x 21 inches (33.0 x 53.3 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Ivan Pranishnikoff / 1906 Bears inscription on the reverse of frame: "Artist" / Ivan Pranishnikoff / "Watercolor" / 1906 / A cross [sic] the Plains / of Texas" PROVENANCE: California antiques dealer; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, December 2, 2006, lot 36204; Acquired by the present owner from the above. Born in Moscow, Russia, Ivan Pranishnikoff was known for his richly colored depictions in oil and watercolor of Russian military subjects, as well as scenes of the American frontier. In 1870, he arrived in America and began work as an illustrator. Working for Harpers Weekly, he toured Texas and the Indian territories painting for the magazine. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Framed under glass. Condition report available upon request.
Framed Dimensions 18 X 26 Inches