Andrew A. Killen (1850 - 1936) "Portrait of Russian Immigrant Peasant" oil on canvas 10" x 9", laid on board, frame 11 5/8" x 10 5/8", weight 11 oz. Signed lower right. Circa late 1800's. Born in Lawrence, MA of French parents on March 25, 1850. Killen was active in Eureka, CA in the 1890s. He painted scenes and curtains for Korbel Hall there. He continued in this line of work in the San Francisco Bay area. His last few years were spent in Richmond, CA where he died on April 3, 1936.

As pictured. Repaired significant damage, visible hairlines after the repair both inside and outside the base. The lid is in god shape.