Cows at the Stream, C. 1900

This is a fine atmospheric painting by American artist George Hays.  This scene of Cows watering at the stream was painted circa 1900.  It is clearly signed lower left corner.  The painting itself measures 24X16 inches and came to us in a period gold frame.  The painting has been relinned and is in good condition.  "George Arthur Hays (1854 - 1945) was active/lived in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. George Hays is known for Landscape with cattle painting. Painter George Arthur Hays was self-taught. He was a member of the Providence Art Club and the Providence Watercolor Club".