Myrtle Sue Redford

Mid Century High Mountain Road Landscape

1950s

Bold mid century impasto landscape of Mt. Rose in oil by Nancy Coe (American, 1932-1998), c.1968. This piece has evocative, heavy textures from the artist's use of a palette knife. Signed in pen in the lower right corner. Gallery sticker on back of frame. Presented in a copper-colored frame. Image size: 27.25"H x 28.38"W Nancy Patricia Coe (American, 1932-1998), was born in San Jose, California to Henry Surtcliff Coe and spent most of her life on Rancho San Felipe in a two-story, brick colonial residence, originally built by her father, on a commercial cattle ranch. With its weeping willow trees and picturesque red barn, it made for a happy home nestled in the heart of San Felipe Valley. Henry Coe State Park is named after her Grandfather Henry Willard Coe. She studied art at Stanford University and graduated in the 1950's. While there, she met S. Gainer Pillsbury, MD, a fellow alumnus, whom she married on June 19, 1956. While an accomplished user of charcoals and Conte crayons, Ms. Coe painted in primarily in oils, showing and winning awards in Reno, Nevada in the early 1960's. Her works, including landscapes and portraits, have been featured in numerous newspaper articles in the Reno Gazette-Journal. Her palette-knife painting of Salvador and Virginia Prado, two ranch hands, was featured on the cover of a Mexican-American history textbook, A Guide to the Study of the Mexican-American by Feliciano Rivera (1969) and published at San Jose State University. Her paintings of Sada S. Coe (her aunt) and Henry “Harry” W. Coe, Jr. are featured in the museum at Henry Coe State Park in Morgan Hill...

A classic mid-century California mountain scene of Payne Lake near Mammoth Mountain in the Sierra Nevadas, by Clare Shipton Mayhew (Mrs. J.O. Harvey)....

Charming rural western scene of a tree lined county lane painted during bright daylight by listed artist Frank Leslie True (American, 1877-1963). Signed and dated by the artist, lower right: "Frank L. True 1050." Cut down painting of flowers on verso. Presented in an vintage, rustic wood frame. Image, 9"H x 12"W. Frank Leslie True was born in Iowa on May 22, 1877. True moved to California in 1906. For 45 years, he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad...

Beautiful California mountain scene by Helen Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997). Signed "Gleiforst" lower right. Circa 1950. Unframed. Image, 12"H x 16"W. Gleiforst was born in Crete, Nebraska but moved to Oregon where she studied at the University of Oregon. She then settled in Beverly Hills where she began to paint. Her teachers included Nicolai Fechin...

This vintage 1940s oil painting by Irene Fowler (1884–1969) masterfully captures the vibrant beauty of Boulder Canyon in Colorado. The composition showcases majestic mountains and golden Aspen trees in their autumnal splendor, with leaves glowing in rich shades of gold, orange, and red. Fowler’s keen observation of light and atmosphere brings the serene mountain landscape to life, reflecting the tranquil yet dramatic character of Colorado’s rugged terrain. The painting measures 22 ¼ x 18 ¼ inches, and is presented in a custom gold frame with outer dimensions of 25 ¼ x 21 ¼ x 1 ½ inches, making it ready for display. About the Artist: Irene Fowler was a pivotal figure in Denver’s early 20th-century art scene. Born in Illinois, she settled in Denver, becoming a public school teacher and a founding member of the Denver Artist’s Guild (now the Colorado Artist’s Guild). Known for her en plein air landscapes, Fowler captured the unique beauty of Colorado, from towering mountains and quaking Aspen groves to rustic mining towns, with an extraordinary sense of light, color, and atmosphere. Fowler exhibited widely, including at the Schlier Gallery, Chappell House, University Club...

W.E. Beatty Untitled (Autumn Landscape), c. 20th century Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in. Framed: 22 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. Signed lower right: W E BEATTY

Snow-topped jagged peaks reflected in a mountain lake come together in this ethereal landscape painting by noted American artist Courtney Luther Miles (1887-1975). Self-taught and ac...

Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 15 by 18 inches overall, and 11 by 14 painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handso...