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Edgar PayneLake in the High Sierrac. 1925
c. 1925
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Measurements
Painting 27.75 x 33.75 inches
Framed 36.25 x 42.25 inches
Edgar Alwin Payne, a renowned American Western landscape painter known for his depictions of the Sierra Nevada, the American Southwest, and European landscapes. His works often feature bold, impressionistic brushstrokes and a rich use of color to capture the grandeur
Edgar Alwin Payne (1883–1947) was an American painter best known for his breathtaking landscapes of the American West, particularly the Sierra Nevada mountains, as well as scenes from the Southwest, including the Grand Canyon and Native American subjects. He was a leading figure in early 20th-century California Impressionism and was known for his bold brushstrokes, rich color palette, and ability to capture light and atmosphere. Born in Missouri, Payne was largely self-taught and traveled extensively in search of inspiring landscapes, painting in places like California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Europe. He was a founding member of the Laguna Beach Art Association and wrote a book titled Composition of Outdoor Painting, which became a foundational guide for landscape painters.
His work is highly collectible and displayed in major museums and collections, particularly those focused on Western and American Impressionist art.
This Sierra Nevada landscape, a subject he frequently depicted, features a high mountain lake with towering peaks in the background, rolling alpine meadows, and clusters of pine trees—all characteristic elements of his style. Payne often painted locations such as the High Sierra, Kings Canyon, and the Eastern Sierra region, particularly near Lake Tahoe and the Owens Valley. The brushwork is expressive, with thick impasto creating texture, and the color palette consists of earthy tones, rich greens, and blues that capture the vibrancy of the mountain environment. The hand made carved wood frame is covered in 23k gold, and enhances the painting’s classical appeal. This can easily be considered a very fine work, and is very similar to the example that is the frontispiece of the book “The Scenic Journey” which accompanied the recent multi-museum traveling exhibition of the artist’s life and work.
- Creator:Edgar Payne (1883 - 1947, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1925
- Dimensions:Height: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)Width: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)
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- Condition:Excellent, lined, minor retouch (if any), California Impressionism Frame: carved and gilt wood, minor scuffs.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2842215969572
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