Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924) The sewing circle Signed 'Ridgeway Knight Paris' (lower right) Oil on canvas In this work titled “The Sewing Circle,” the viewer has stumbled upon a group of women casually sitting and conversing as they sew. Just to the group’s left is an overgrown water well, with houses beyond. The women occupy a beautiful field, with ribbons of wildflowers adding flashes of color in the sea of green. A revered American artist, Daniel Ridgway Knight is best remembered for his large oil on canvas paintings of women outdoors. Knight's the sewing circle, is one of the most famous of this exquisite collection, and its large size and beautiful, detail-oriented quality make it among his greatest life achievements. An original one-of-a kind painting of this artistic quality make it one of the most timeless and valuable works to hit the market in decades. Provenance: Rehs Galleries, Inc.,New York City,1991 Private Collection, Long Island, New York, 1991.