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Arnold A. Grossman
Arnold Grossman Watercolor of Wawona River, Yosemite National Park

1984

About the Item

This vibrant watercolor is by noted California artist Arnold Grossman (1923-2016). It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artist “Grossman 84”. On the reverse, it is signed, dated and titled – Arnold Grossman, Sept. 1984, Merced River at Wawona. Wawona is in the southern part of Yosemite National Park. The artwork size is 15.75 inches x 20 inches within the mat; framed size is 24 inches x 30 inches. It is framed in a nice, simple wood frame, not heavily varnished, very appropriate for the piece. The artwork and acid free mat are in very good condition. The painting is not glued down. The frame is in good condition. I will ship the painting with the frame and with Plexiglas. About the artist. Arnold A. Grossman, born March 23, 1923, in Oakland, California, died July 29, 2016, in San Francisco. Arnold 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:
    1984
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The artwork is in good condition, frame is in good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PM04042018-11stDibs: LU66634064801
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