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Arnold A. Grossman
Oaxaca Coast

c.1990

About the Item

This artwork titled "Oaxaca Coast" c.1990 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Arnold A. Grossman, 1923-2016. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 15 x 18.25 inches, framed size is 22.25 x 26 inches. It is framed in a dark grey aluminium frame. The artwork is in excellent condition, frame is in very good condition with minor scratches. About the artist. Arnold A. Grossman, born March 23, 1923, in Oakland, California, died July 29, 2016, in San Francisco. Arnold was was raised, in Napa, California. He graduated from the San Rafael Military Academy in 1941. He then attended Pomona College, but his studies were halted due to the war. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was seriously wounded in battle in the European field. He faced an arduous recovery when he returned home. He eventually made his home in San Francisco. Arnold was taking advantage of all of the culture that San Francisco has to offer to influence his work. He was especially known for his colorful watercolor depicting San Francisco Bay Area scenes, he also randomly created semi abstract paintings and watercolors. Arnold was a supporter of many cultural and Jewish institutions in San Francisco. He also enjoyed traveling and many of his painting are depicting Latin American scenes. He was a gifted artist and showed his work in numerous exhibits throughout the Bay Area, including the Coastal Arts League in Half Moon Bay. Even as he was suffering from his health in older age, Arnold continued painting. The Rhoda Goldman Plaza in San Francisco, has featured his work. The Work of This noted California artist is held in many private collections in the San Francisco Bay Area and California.
  • Creator:
    Arnold A. Grossman (1923 - 2016)
  • Creation Year:
    c.1990
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The artwork is in excellent condition, frame is in very good condition with minor scratches.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: gro/oax/011stDibs: LU66633353443
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