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Dennis Blagg
American Landscape of the Texas West, Oil on Canvas, Mushroom Rock Formation,

2020

About the Item

'Mushroom Rock' by Dennis Blagg. 2020. Oil on Canvas. 20 x 16." 3,600. Contemporary American landscape oil painting of the 'Mushroom Rock,' geological formation in Ellsworth County Texas. This is a framed oil on canvas from the renowned contemporary Texas artist Dennis Blagg, represented by Artspace111 in Fort Worth Texas. This is the perfect painting to grace the home of any rock collector, geologist, or nature enthusiast. Known for his divine use of the color blue, Dennis Blagg has brought this formation to life in this still life landscape. Dennis Blagg's vivid Big Bend National Park paintings capture the essence of nature in a duality of the literal and mythical - an exploration that goes beyond reality. Blagg is included in numerous public and private collections including The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, The Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. His public works include a massive, 42-foot painting for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Terminal D in 2005.
  • Creator:
    Dennis Blagg (1951)
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Worth, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU150528009542
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