Farmer Plowing, 1909 c.

Pastel on Paper

11 1/2 x 14 in. (29.21 x 35.56 cm)

Signed: M. Alten lower right

One of only a few known pastels by Alten.

Mr. William Balbach, an early owner of this painting, was an Alten student.

Private collection, descended in the family to the present owner.

William Balbach collection, early twentieth century.