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Jon Blanchette
1950s Soquel California Barns Landscape, Vintage Oil Painting, Blue Green Red

circa 1950

$975
£745.44
€858.60
CA$1,366.27
A$1,525.32
CHF 799.24
MX$18,671.37
NOK 10,150.39
SEK 9,570.53
DKK 6,407.79
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Charming mid-century oil painting by noted California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987), titled "Barns in Soquel." This original, signed work is painted on canvas board and captures a peaceful rural scene with classic barns and outbuildings nestled among towering trees in the rolling California landscape. Richly painted in a harmonious palette of blue, green, red, yellow, beige, brown, and white. This evocative piece beautifully conveys the rustic charm of Northern California’s agricultural communities in the 1950s. Presented in a custom dark brown wood frame that complements the earthy tones of the painting. Medium: Oil on canvas board Signed: Lower right Frame Dimensions: 22 ½ x 26 ¼ x 1 inches Image Size: 16 x 20 inches Provenance: Estate of the artist About the Artist: Born in England in 1908, Jon Blanchette immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1918, settling in 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 relocated to Santa Cruz, California, where he dedicated himself to painting full-time while also teaching private art lessons. A member of the Santa Cruz Art League and Marin County Artists, Blanchette is best known for his vibrant oil paintings depicting coastal and rural scenes of Northern California, including Santa Cruz, Mendocino, Monterey, Watsonville, and Aptos.
  • Creator:
    Jon Blanchette (1908-1987, American, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    very good to excellent vintage condition. Frame has recently been added.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-117641stDibs: LU2732004533

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