John Austin Sands Monks (IL/MA, 1850-1917) oil on canvas landscape painting of sheep and chickens in pasture, some sheep resting under hay wagon. Ocean to far right. Signed "J.A.S. Monks" lower left. Framed under glass. Brass nameplate to center lower frame molding. Arts and Crafts gilt frame likely original. Sight - 21 3/8" H x 26 1/4" W. Framed - 31 3/4" H x 36 7/8" W. American, late 19th/early 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)