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Albert Thomas DeRomePalo Colorado, South of Carmel, c. 1934c. 1934
c. 1934
$4,800
£3,653.23
€4,224.37
CA$6,812.17
A$7,622.97
CHF 3,965.55
MX$91,851.01
NOK 49,924.51
SEK 47,170.35
DKK 31,532.69
About the Item
Acquired by a private collector, Palo Alto, San Carlos and Oceanside, California, from Bingham Gallery in the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California; By descent to a private collector, Encino, California; Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California
Description
Well known for his evocative depictions of the Monterey Peninsula, Albert Thomas DeRome captures in this intimate oil painting the rugged beauty of Palo Colorado Canyon—a densely wooded region nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains just south of Carmel, California. Painted in 1934, the work exemplifies DeRome’s sensitive response to the California landscape, distinguished by its harmonious color, layered composition, and interplay of sunlit ridges, shadowed pines, and distant blue hills.
DeRome’s expressive brushwork and nuanced palette reflect his deep familiarity with the coastal terrain, where shifting fog and dappled light create a constantly evolving tapestry of form and color. Rendered with quiet restraint and naturalistic detail, the scene conveys the contemplative stillness of this hidden canyon—an area long revered by plein air painters of the Monterey region.
This work stands as a superb example of DeRome’s contribution to early 20th-century California Impressionism and his enduring dedication to preserving the unspoiled beauty of the Central Coast through art.
Frame
The painting is presented in a substantial gilded wood frame with a wide, stepped profile and softly rounded inner bevels, typical of early-to-mid 20th-century plein air framing styles. The surface features a warm, burnished gold finish with subtle patination and delicate speckling that adds character and depth without overpowering the composition.
This frame is sympathetic to the California Impressionist tradition, echoing the understated elegance favored by DeRome and his contemporaries. Its weight and craftsmanship enhance the quiet beauty of the landscape while offering a period-appropriate and gallery-ready presentation.
UNFRAMED: 10" x 14" FRAMED: 14.75" x 18.75" x 2.25"
Condition: Excellent, original condition
Exhibited
Scenic Route: A Half Century of California Discovery, 1900-1950, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, August 15 - October 11, 2025
- Creator:Albert Thomas DeRome (1885-1959, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1934
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Pasadena, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD-00011stDibs: LU588316681512
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