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The Paintings of Daniel Folger Bigelow

The painting above and below is Huckleberry Mountain, by Daniel Folger Bigelow.

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courtesy of Jim and Edna Hutchinson

See Adirondack Life article for example of his work and more information.
Also see Page 2 for more information on Daniel Folger ⁷ Bigelow.
Also see Page 4 for 1997 information from Chicago Art Institute.
Also see Page 5 for new article (1998) on Daniel Folger Bigelow.
Also see Page 1 on Daniel Folger ⁷ Bigelow.
Also see Page 2 on Daniel Folger artwork.

I hope to post many photos of artwork by Daniel. The Historical Society in Plattsburgh, NY has at least one. There are also a number of them owned by private individuals in the Plattsburgh area. There is also at least one in the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mt. Lake, NY as well as his sketch book, etc. Below I will post some others that have recently come to me through the generosity of others. Thank You all..................................ROD 03/29/2002

Subject: Geneology
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:34:25 -0500
From: "Richard Tunstall" < rltunst@charter.net >
I did a google search on my great grandfather, DF Bigelow, and eventually came across your name. My Mother's father
was Louis Barnes Bigelow, who was DF Bigelow's son. My mother told the story many times of the tragic death of Folger
Allen Bigelow. I have paintings by both Daniel Folger and Folger Allen Bigelow.

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I must admit I have been remiss in not posting this painting below and info sooner. I have had it for over a year..............ROD
Watercolor by Daniel Folger Bigelow
Dear Rod;
I have a watercolor painting which bears a signature that reads "D F Bigelow." A newspaper clipping (Press Scimitar, Memphis, Tenn, Wednesday, August 21, 1940), attached to the back of the frame, describes the watercolor as a gift from the widow of the artist to his grandchild.
Curiosity about both the authenticity of the signature and the value of the work led me to your website. I thought you might like to have a picture of the work of art as well as a copy of the newspaper clipping attached to the back of frame.
Yours sincerely,
Francis Knowles afknowles@worldnet.att.net
PO Box 22129
San Diego, CA 92192
More: 12/02/2002:
It is a while since we corresponded. It occured to me, today, to look at the DF Bigelow website and I saw the picture of the watecolor sent to you.. Interestingly, there are other emailposted from individuals in San Diego. It seems that DF Folgers paintings have ended up here in high numbers. One of the emails referred to the tragic death of Folger Allen Bigelow, also an artist. Are details described in the website?
I have wondered how the watercolor in my possession came to leave the possession of Folger H Bigelow. Do you know what would have caused its dispersal from the family member? I did recieve an email from a daughter of Folger Allen Bigelow, She asked how the watercolor came to my possession.
Yours sincerely,
Francis Knowles
afknowles@worldnet.att.net

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Signature (dfpaint3.jpg)

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Notes:
Subject: Landscape painting of artist
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 13:11:06 -0400
From: Anthony Conde < tconde@cableone.net > < aconde@ft.newyorklife.com >
Hello,
I have a wonderful 16x20 oil from this artist. I am interested in finding out more about the work and perhaps the value.
Any suggestions of how to proceed?
thanks
Tony
Anthony Conde
Associate Sales Development Manager
New York Life
San Diego , CA General Office (858) 623-8707

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Subject: D.F. Bigelow painting
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 00:30:43 -0800
From: Kimberly Madison < dkmadison@cox.net >
About forty years ago at an estate sale, I bought a beautiful oil painting of a landscape signed by D.F. Bigelow. It
measures about 9"h x 12"l. . Recently, I began to inventory my estate for my heirs, and have no idea as to the value of this piece. Perhaps you might know...
Sincerely, Kimberly Madison
San Diego, CA

Another article: "Bigelow used the holiday vacation to work up some landscapes of surpassing beauty. One is a view of the Androscoggin River in Maine. Low hills vary the scenery, and the bright autumn tints of the foliage impart a half sad calmness to the picture, as if regretful of the near approach of winter. A second represents a winter scene dotted with tall, leafless trees, and the golden sun in the west puts to shame the lurking hopes to which they aspire. A church steeple stands like a sentinel over the little village of country homes nestled at the foot of a hill."
( Other paintings mentioned in article: No.25 "Paradise Regained"...$75.00 sold to Arche Club.
No.12 " Early Autumn, Champlain Valley, N.Y."
No.13 " Green Mts., Vermont, from New York" all by D.F. Bigelow)

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Francis wandered into Mission Gallery and recognized a DF Bigelow oil painting. A week later, he sent pictures to me.
20 Feb 2003
Francis Knowles afknowles@worldnet.att.net
PO Box 22129
San Diego, CA 92192

This is the back of painting above

New:
Subject: Painting by DF Bigelow
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:42:55 -0600
From: "Hatton" <hatton@sunflower.com>
Dear Mr. Bigelow, I recently investigated the painter, DF Bigelow, of a painting I inherited from my Grandmother. Enclosed is
a digital photo of the painting. I send it to you for your interest if his works were tobe entirely cataloged. The painting was
purchased at the Plaza Art Gallery in KC, Missouri, in 1942. Sincerely, Carol.

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go to Page 2 of Artwork...........................

Rod Bigelow (Roger Jon¹² BIGELOW)

P.O. Box 13 Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929

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