HOPE, James Archi, (Scottish/American, 181-1892): "Spring of Seven Oaks near the White House, Va.", wooded landscape with African-American figure standing under trees, Oil/Canvas, signed and dated 1864, signed, dated, and titled verso, 12" x 16", unframed. Hope was a Captain for the 2nd Vermont Infantry during the Civil War and most likely executed while stations near Washington. Condition: Scattered inpaint, veneer loss, craquelure. From the Alexander Raydon Gallery, Madison Ave, Manhattan. New York. Mr. Raydon was a well-known collector and dealer and passed away in 2005. This piece has remained in the collection.