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Frederick Colbus
Horse in the Forest Landscape

c. 1970s

About the Item

Detailed painting of a horse in the forest on multiple layers of glass by Frederick Colbus (American 1917-1986). Signed "F. Colbus" in the lower left corner. Presented in a wood frame with a linen liner. Image size: 7.25"H x 5.25"W Frederick Colbus (American, 1917-1986) was born in Daly City, California, on January 14, 1917. A self-taught artist, Colbus spent his early life in San Francisco. His early passion was to be a cartoonist, working in pen and ink. Colbus was employed by the Walt Disney Company and also drew political cartoons. Together with his wife, Marjorie Ruth Colbus, both working artists, he began a design services company that supplied fine art to Bay Area designers. Frederick and Marjorie worked with commercial interior decorators, mostly in the medium casein milk paint. Later, he settled in Santa Cruz county, where his studio was in Bonny Doon. He died in Santa Cruz in 1986.
  • Creator:
    Frederick Colbus (1917 - 1986, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Some chips and scratches on frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-DBH63781stDibs: LU5426773532
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