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'Sunset Over El Capitan', American Impressionism, Yosemite, California Landscape

Circa 1925

$2,250
£1,708.16
€1,953.77
CA$3,143.58
A$3,496.34
CHF 1,825.68
MX$42,546.78
NOK 23,316.74
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Initialed lower left, 'C.B.' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1925. Framed dimensions: 14 H x 11.75 W x 1 D inches N.B. The artist initials show more distinctly under (365nm) UV light; please see the last image. A dramatic, early twentieth-century painting showing a glowing, sunset view of this beloved Yosemite landmark that rises majestically 3,000 feet from the valley floor. On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold completed the first free solo climb of the 3,000 of El Capitan. This jewel-like oil retains its original and period, hand-carved giltwood frame.
  • Creator:
    C.B. (American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1925
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    painting: minor edge-rubbing; frame: minor restoration, minor losses; shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3449929142

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