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Jon Blanchette
Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz California Landscape with Palm Trees & Cottage

mid 20th century

$1,200
£916.19
€1,058.65
CA$1,684.57
A$1,877.63
CHF 985.13
MX$22,928.95
NOK 12,473.88
SEK 11,789.71
DKK 7,901.20

About the Item

This original vintage oil painting, titled "Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz, California," was created by the talented artist Jon Blanchette (1908-1987). Painted in the 1950s-1960s, this serene coastal landscape captures the beauty of Northern California, featuring iconic palm trees, charming white cottages, and the tranquil coastal setting of Santa Cruz. The painting is executed in the American Impressionist style, with soft, harmonious colors like green, blue, white, light brown, red, and beige, creating a peaceful and inviting scene. The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled on the verso, adding a personal touch to this stunning piece of history. Presented in a custom, dark-toned brown frame, the painting's outer dimensions are 31 x 27 x 1.125 inches, with the image size measuring 24 x 20 inches. About the Artist: Jon Blanchette was born in England in 1908 and moved to the United States with his family in 1918, settling in Battle Creek, Michigan. He studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute before moving to Los Angeles in 1932, where he worked as a commercial artist for Fox Studios. In 1948, Blanchette made Santa Cruz, California, his permanent home, where he focused on painting and gave private art lessons. A member of the Santa Cruz Art League and the Marin County Artists, Blanchette is best known for his captivating oil paintings of Northern California landscapes, including scenes from Santa Cruz, Mendocino, Monterey, Watsonville, and Aptos. This vintage masterpiece offers a unique glimpse into the serene beauty of California's coast through the eyes of an accomplished American Impressionist artist.
  • Creator:
    Jon Blanchette (1908-1987, American, British)
  • Creation Year:
    mid 20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Painting is clean and in very good vintage condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-129531stDibs: G14030327391

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