Featured 19th Century Painter: David John Gue (American 1836 - 1917)
- July 05, 2021 11:51
David John Gue was not the typical artist of the 19th Century—although he exhibited a keen artistic sense as a child, he did not become an artist until he was in his fifties. 19th century artist David John Gue was born in Brooklyn, New York and as a teenager, moved to Iowa where he worked on his brother’s farm. A few years later, he studied law and was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1860. During his law career, his name became linked to that of John Brown of the infamous Harper’s Ferry raid, whose life he unsuccessfully sought to save. Following the Civil War, he left his law practice to open a pharmacy in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Finally, he yielded to the siren’s call of art, sold his pharmacy and began his painting career in earnest.
Call now to talk about your interest in this David John Gue (American 1836 - 1917) painting: 724-459-0612 - Jerry Hawk, Bedford Fine Art Gallery
