The Family of Rosa Anna Abbott and John Joseph LaValle

Gallery of Paintings by Austin C. Wooster

Austin C. Wooster was a painter of portraits, landscapes, and still lifes from about 1860 to 1916. He was born on November 24, 1837/38 to Dr. Henry Wooster and Rebecca Thornburg in Chartiers Valley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He lived in Allegheny County the remainder of his life, except for his service in the Union Army.

In 1861 Wooster enlisted in the 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry where he served as Brigade Artist in April 1862. He was wounded in June 1862, and discharged September 1862.

After discharge, Wooster lived in Union Township [later Green Tree], Allegheny County, Pennsylvania where he earned his living as an artist and did occasional work at house painting. Wooster also did work for hire; painting landscapes of houses, farms, and vineyards in neighboring communities. No records have been found regarding Wooster's art training.

The owners of these paintings, at the time of their posting to this gallery, are identified for each painting. The owners have granted permission to post these photographs on the Abbott-Lavalle Web site. No attempt has been made to keep track of any subsequent owners, so the owners listed in this gallery may not be the current owners.

Oil Painting of John Frew house Oil Painting of John Frew house in summer

View of the John Frew House near Crafton, PA, 1889. Oil on Canvas. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Collection of Majka/Eads, Pennsylvania.

Summer view of the John Frew House near Crafton, PA, 1895. Oil on Canvas. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Collection of Majka/Eads, Pennsylvania.


Oil Painting of Haudenshield vineyard, Green Tree, PA Oil Painting of Haudenshield vineyard, Green Tree, PA, 1909

Haudenshield Vineyard, Green Tree, PA. Oil on Canvas. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Photo from Collection of Historical Society of Green Tree. If you know of the present owner or location of this painting, please contact Janice Donley.

Haudenshield Vineyard, Green Tree, PA, 1909. Oil on Wood. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Geraldine Rust Nordheim Collection, NY.


Oil Painting of Abbott Farm, Mount Lebanon, PA 1875 Oil Painting of Wettengel House, West End, Pittsburgh

The Abbott Family Farm, Scott Township, PA, 1875. Oil on Wood – 17" x 25.5". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Donley Collection, PA.

Wettengel House, West End, Pittsburgh. Oil on Canvas. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Mazziotti/Cochran Collection, PA.


Oil Painting of a Day in January

A Day in January. Oil on Ceramic. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1885. Rubino Collection.


Oil Painting of Two Cottontail Rabbits, 1900 Oil Painting of daisies

Cottontail Rabbits, Austin C. Wooster, 1900. Oil on Canvas. The Dennis Wolfe Collection.

Daisies. Oil on Canvas – 24" x 20". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1895. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.


Oil Painting of apples spilling from basket Oil Painting of peaches and grapes on table

Apples in Basket. Oil on Canvas. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Collection of Charles Graser, Richland, Washington.

Peaches and Grapes. Oil on Wood. Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1837 – 1916. Collection of Charles Graser, Richland, Washington.


Oil Painting of apples, grapes, and pears Oil Painting of pears and peaches

Apples, Grapes, and Pears. Oil on Canvas – 16" x 22". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1898. Collection of Marilyn Miville, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Pears and Peaches. Oil on Canvas – 12" x 18". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1894. Collection of Marilyn Miville, St. Petersburg, Florida.


Oil Painting of apples and green grapes Oil Painting of grapes, peaches, and wine

Green Grapes and Apples. Oil on Canvas – 8" x 14". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1911. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.

Grapes, Peaches, and Wine. Oil on Canvas – 8" x 13". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1907. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.


Oil Painting of green grapes Oil Painting of blue grapes on a nail

Green Grapes. Oil on Canvas – 24" x 20". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1896. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.

Blue Grapes on a Nail. Oil on Canvas – 8" x 13". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1911. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.


Oil Painting of apples and green grapes Oil Painting of grapes, peaches, and pears

Melon, Peaches, and Grapes. Oil on Canvas – 11" x 14". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1909. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.

Grapes, Peaches, and Pears. Oil on Canvas – 12" x 15". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1901. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.


Oil Painting of pears and cantalope Another Oil Painting of pears and strawberries

Pears and Cantalope. Oil on Canvas – 9" x 16". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1913. Atkins Collection.

Pears and Strawberries. Oil on Canvas – 9" x 16". Austin C. Wooster, PA, August 1913. Atkins Collection.


Oil Painting of strawberries Another Oil Painting of strawberries

Strawberries. Oil on Canvas – 8" x 14". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1911. Wagner Collection, Pennsylvania.

Strawberries. Oil on Canvas – 9" x 12". Austin C. Wooster, PA, August 1886. Drummond Collection, Florida.


Oil Painting of Unknown Woman

Portrait of Unknown Woman – 27" x 22". Austin C. Wooster, PA, 1888. Private Collection.

We extend thanks to the people who have generously given us permission to share their works by Austin C. Wooster. If you have a painting done by Wooster that you would like to add to this gallery, please contact Janice Donley ([email protected]).