Possible Marguerite Kirmse?

Annef · April 8th, 2011, 10:22 PM

I recently came across a picture of a sled dog in a second hand shop, and I was wondering if it is by Marguerite Kirmse. My reasons for hoping so are the signature 'M. Kirmse', the style, the fine detail, the subject matter, and the time period. The Shackleton Expedition (Ross Sea) finished in 1917, and had 4 - 6 surviving dogs, sources conflict on the exact number. Apparently some of the dogs ended up in Wellington Zoo in NZ, and others in private homes. To add to the confusion, there were a litter of puppies as well. I have googled images for the surviving dogs, and the dog in my picture could be one of them, but they all look quite depressed in the photos so it's hard to tell.

The picture claims to be painted, see inscription, but appears to be made up mostly of dots. My knowledge of painting techniques is minimal though. Dimensions are 380 x 420 mm.

I would really like some opinions on this.

John · April 9th, 2011, 10:33 AM

With that printing on it, I assume that this is a reproduction of an original painting.

It's great to see that picture, though. Who would have thought they kept a dog with them throughout that ordeal? Shackleton's account of their shipwreck and self-rescue ("South") is perhaps the greatest survival story ever told.

November 28th, 2011, 04:18 AM

I Have a copy of the same print which has be in my family some 70 years. It is said my grandfather was a second cousin to Shackleton . but I am unable to confirm this .

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April 9th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,401	With that printing on it, I assume that this is a reproduction of an original painting. It's great to see that picture, though. Who would have thought they kept a dog with them throughout that ordeal? Shackleton's account of their shipwreck and self-rescue ("South") is perhaps the greatest survival story ever told.

November 28th, 2011, 04:18 AM	#3
Jim O'B Posts: n/a	I Have a copy of the same print which has be in my family some 70 years. It is said my grandfather was a second cousin to Shackleton . but I am unable to confirm this .