"A Garden of Larkspur" Wallace Nutting

An early 20th-century hand-colored photographic print by Wallace Nutting, capturing a romantic cottage garden in full bloom. A winding path leads the eye through soft larkspur and flowering borders toward a warm-roofed cottage beyond—an idyllic composition characteristic of Nutting’s most beloved garden studies.

The title A Garden of Larkspur and Wallace Nutting’s signature appear in pencil beneath the image, consistent with studio inscriptions of the period. The print is presented in a carved wood frame with rich patina and subtle texture that beautifully complements the softened, painterly tones of the scene.

Wallace Nutting (1861–1941) was one of America’s most collected early photographers, known for his hand-colored pastoral views that helped define decorative taste in the 1910s and 1920s.

An intimate-scale piece—ideal for layering into a collected wall, resting on a shelf, or adding warmth to a quiet corner.

Condition consistent with age, including gentle mat toning and natural softening to color.

Dimensions: 15.5” H x 12.5” W (frame)