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19th Century Gold Country - Pioneer Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gold Country, a rustic figurative landscape of early California pioneers by an unknown artist
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Cardboard

Clifford Holmes Northern California Foothills Country Church Oil Painting C.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Clifford Holmes, noted California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old House at Capistrano, Laguna Beach Figurative Landscape, CA Pioneer Artist
By Daisy A. Newell Kearns
Located in Soquel, CA
Old House at Capistrano, Laguna Beach Figurative Landscape by California Pioneer Artist Daisy A
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Princeton, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tolumne, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ponderosa, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Palomares Creek, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with House, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with River, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with barn, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Houses, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Farm, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clifford Holmes "Country Farm" Original Oil Painting c.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifford Holmes Country Homestead with Tall Pines and Wildflowers c.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
condition Unframed Clifford Holmes, noted California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifford Holmes Rolling Hills Country Landscape W/ Barn and Oak Tree C.1950
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unframed Clifford Holmes, noted California artist, is a descendent of early California pioneer families
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ponderosa, California, in the Afternoon
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Old Farm, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Houses and Pond, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among the founders of the Oakland Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Houses and Pond, California
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape with Houses and Pond, California" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pioneer's Grave II, Keeler, Inyo County, California - American Landscape Photo
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Pioneer's Grave, from Richard Heeps' 'Dream in Colour' series. Keeler was part of American Mining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Pioneer's Grave I, Keeler, Inyo County, California - American Landscape Photo
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Pioneer's Grave, from Richard Heeps' 'Dream in Colour' series. Keeler was part of American Mining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

'Late Sunset, California', LACMA, Laguna Beach Art Association, PAFA, CWS
By Karl Yens
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
and the Society of California Pioneers. He was the recipient of numerous medals and prizes and juried
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old 17 Mile Drive, Carmel California Landscape Early 1900s Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Society of California Pioneers; Yosemite Museum; First Methodist Church (Santa Cruz); Santa Cruz Public
Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Corkscrew Willows with Stairs - Hand Colored Drypoint Etching California Adobe
Located in Soquel, CA
of California pioneers in the L.A.TIMES under the heading of "Speaking Of Pioneers." This led to
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Drypoint

The Pioneer Mountains
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Denver, CO
and has spent over two decades living and working in California and Colorado. She studied Art and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Greta Magnusson Grossman Dining Table for Glenn of California
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Rectangular dining table by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, circa. 1950s. The table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Fort Jones, Siskiyou County, Neat Mount Shasta
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Barn, Near Auburn
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alvarado Railroad Crossing
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Auburn, Firehouse
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Forest
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Forest
Red Forest
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Still Life with Bottles and Ducks
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

October Maples
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among the founders
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

October Maples
October Maples
H 26.25 in W 22.25 in D 2 in
Flowers in a Vase
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coastal Scene with Cypress
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Houses and Boat
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life with Bottle, Flowers and Fruits
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Corner Store, Near Mendocino
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Boats
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Bridge House
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Marina, Sausalito
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

California Designing Freedom
Located in New York City, NY
How did California come to have such a powerful influence on contemporary design? This book
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

California Designing Freedom
California Designing Freedom
H 0.5 in W 10.63 in D 8.13 in
Bundalloch, Scottish Highlands
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

El Vall
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

El Vall
El Vall
H 31 in W 37 in D 1.15 in
St Raymonds Church
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among the founders of the Oakland Art
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

St Raymonds Church
St Raymonds Church
H 31.25 in W 24.85 in D 1.5 in
Twin Calves, San Rafael looking to Mt. Tamalpais -Turn of the Century Landscape
By Gordon Coutts
Located in Soquel, CA
example of early California Pioneer art. Signed lower right corner. Unframed. Image size: 14"H x 22.5
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

California Coleslaw By Eduardo Paolozzi
By Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in London, GB
California Coleslaw By Eduardo Paolozzi Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005) was a pioneering Scottish
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Wigwams by a River, Yosemite Valley
By Hiram Reynolds Bloomer
Located in New York, NY
; Society of California Pioneers. Bloomer co-founded the San Francisco Art Association in 1871 and was a
Category

1870s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California,
By William Keith
Located in Concord, MA
WILLIAM KEITH (1838-1911) Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California, c. 1880 Oil on board mounted
Category

1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

California Sunset Landscape - "In The Distance"
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
. Although his current work is uniquely his own, he owes a debt to the early pioneers of California
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Twisting Male Nude, " Art Deco Drawing by Pioneering Native American, 1934
By Joe Waano-Gano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
California in the 1930s and 1940s. Born a Cherokee Indian (his name means "Bow-Arrow"), the artist studied
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

1930's California Mountain Trail Landscape
By Sidney L. Brock
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 1930's landscape titled "Trail into California Mountains" by Oklahoman artist Sidney
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Old Mission Station, San Francisco, California
By Dong Kingman
Located in Missouri, MO
project artist for WPA and became a pioneer for a new school of painting, the "California Style." His two
Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Cretan View', California Artist, SFMOMA, Metropolitan, LACMA
By Douglas Mcclellan
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the art department at the University of California, Santa Cruz and professor emeritus of art, Douglas
Category

1980s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Tissue Paper, Monotype

Tom Blake The Uncommon Journey of a Pioneer Waterman 1st limited edition 2001
Located in London, GB
Published by Croul Family Foundation, Corona del Mar, California, 2001 limited edition no. 1067 in
Category

Early 2000s Books

Materials

Paper

Red Feat (Lloyd, 73) Dramatic Lt Ed silkscreen by pioneering British Pop Artist
By Allen Jones
Located in New York, NY
Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg, the University of South Florida, the University of California, the
Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"California Lupines" Landscape in Oil on Wood Panel
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
. Although his current work is uniquely his own, he owes a debt to the early pioneers of California
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, California. She received a bachelor's degree in education at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Quiet Pond at Sunset - California Golden Hour Landscape
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
uniquely his own, he owes a debt to the early pioneers of California impressionism. With so much of that
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Collage Watercolor Painting David Gilhooly California Funk Surrealism MixedMedia
By David Gilhooly
Located in Surfside, FL
professor. He is best known for pioneering the Funk art movement. He made a series of ceramic frogs called
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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On 1stDibs, there are several options of california pioneers available for sale. Browse a selection of contemporary, Impressionist or Pop Art versions of these works for sale today — there are 158 contemporary, 123 Impressionist, 73 modern, 59 abstract and 29 Pop Art examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add california pioneers that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Edward Alfano, Artis Lane, Clifford Holmes, Harold Davis and Carol Summers are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, paper and oil paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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