Carl Moon

Untitled (California Landscape)

circa 1920

This vintage oil on canvas by Alfred Wands (1904-1998) depicts a classic Western scene of horses pulling a stagecoach through Colorado’s stunning Front Range. Featuring vibrant autumn foliage, golden grasses, a flowing river, and snow-capped mountains, the painting captures the rugged beauty of the Colorado wilderness. Wands’ detailed brushwork and rich color palette bring this iconic moment to life, making it a compelling addition to any Western or landscape art collection. The artwork is framed in a vintage frame measuring 29 ½ x 35 ½ x 1 inches (outer), with an image size of 24 x 30 inches. It remains in very good condition—please contact us for a detailed report. About the artist: Alfred Wands, known as the "Dean of Colorado Landscape Painters," studied in Cleveland and Paris, led Colorado Women’s College art program, and deeply influenced the regional art scene. © David Cook Galleries...

This original 1926 signed oil painting by 20th cenutry artist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) beautifully captures the expansive Colorado prairie landscape. Created while Bunnell...

This mid-20th century oil painting depicts a serene farm landscape near Cabrillo, California, painted by renowned artist Jon Blanchette circa 1955. The scene features a vibrant red b...

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 landscape...