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William Howard Knowles
"Sesarma" Colorful Village Scene with Figures and Cow, Large-Scale Watercolor

late 20th century

$1,480
$1,85020% Off
£1,129.97
£1,412.4720% Off
€1,305.67
€1,632.0920% Off
CA$2,077.64
CA$2,597.0520% Off
A$2,315.75
A$2,894.6820% Off
CHF 1,214.99
CHF 1,518.7420% Off
MX$28,279.03
MX$35,348.7920% Off
NOK 15,384.45
NOK 19,230.5620% Off
SEK 14,540.64
SEK 18,175.8020% Off
DKK 9,744.82
DKK 12,181.0220% Off

About the Item

Beautiful large-scale figurative landscape watercolor of a vibrant village scene with several people and a cow amongst interesting architecture by William Howard Knowles (American, 1909-1998). Titled "Sesarma" and signed "Wm Knowles" in the lower right corner. Presented in a bronze-colored frame with a double linen liner and anti-glare plexiglass. Image size: 22"H x 30"W William Howard Knowles was born in San Francisco, CA on Aug. 21, 1909. Knowles graduated from MIT and UC Berkeley. With partner Wayne Hertzka, he opened an architectural office in San Francisco in 1933. The team produced some of the prominent buildings of that era including the Crown Zellerbach, Standard Oil, and PG&E buildings. In his leisure Knowles became a fine watercolorist, violinist, and winemaker. He died at his home in San Mateo, CA on Aug. 28, 1998. Member: AIA; SWA; Bohemian Club
  • Creator:
    William Howard Knowles (1909 - 1998, American)
  • Creation Year:
    late 20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
    Minor scratches on frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-DBH65581stDibs: LU5427459562

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