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William Ballantine Dorsey
"EARLY SANTA BARBARA" CALIFORNIA ARTIST FRAMED 17.5 X 20.5

20th Century

$2,400
£1,832.39
€2,117.31
CA$3,369.15
A$3,755.26
CHF 1,970.26
MX$45,857.89
NOK 24,947.75
SEK 23,579.42
DKK 15,802.40

About the Item

William Ballantine Dorsey (1942-2019) California Artist Size: 11 x 14 Frame: 17.5 x 20.5 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Early Santa Barbara" Biography William Ballantine Dorsey (1942-2019) On the evening of April 29, William died after being hit by a pickup truck while walking across a street in Palm Desert, California. Primarily self-taught, William was best known as a California Landscape Painter. His paintings were reminiscent of the California Impressionists with rich atmospheric perspective and depth. It is important to note that William had difficulty seeing distance due to an eye condition. He would create the illusion of depth with skillful painting techniques and his sophisticated use of color.
  • Creator:
    William Ballantine Dorsey (1942 - 2019)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Size: 11 x 14 Frame: 17.5 x 20.5Price: $2,400
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    San Antonio, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU769316492272

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