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Mid 20th Century Oil - Yosemite Indian Encampment

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A striking, 19th Century landscape in oil showing the impressive Yosemite valley with an imposing view of El Capitan. A group of Yosemite Indians have set up camp on the grassy plains of the valley, with wigwams and a campfire. This impressively sized painting shows an important view of the landmark around the time President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Valley Grant Act, Senate Bill 203, on June 30, 1864. The legislation gave California the Yosemite Valley and the nearby Mariposa Big Tree Grove “upon the express conditions that the premises shall be held for public use, resort, and recreation.” The legislation was passed after the Native Indians of Yosemite had been exiled from their Motherland. The painting is unsigned and presented in a 20th Century tarnished gilt effect frame with swept rail and corners with floral and acanthus leaf detailing. The canvas has been fully re-lined. On re-lined canvas.
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.76 in (70.5 cm)Width: 39.77 in (101 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is some craquelure to the surface. The canvas ha been fully re-lined. There are areas of over painting by a later hand. The characters and wigwams are also likely.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: re0341stDibs: LU881311149642
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