OIL ON CANVAS SIGNED ERNEST T. FREDERICKS, KANSAS &

This is actually the pseudonym name for a Kansas born artist who was Born Fred Swedlun in McPherson, Kansas of Swedish parents in 1877. He later moved to Chicago to study art, heavily influenced by Swedish artist and fellow Kansan Birger Sandzen of Lindsborg. His earlier works were signed Ernest Fredericks. Later, his Ozark landscapes were signed his real name of Fred Swedlun. It was later in life that he made his way to Eureka Springs Arkansas to paint and teach. An 11 X 14 inch work in excellent condition.