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California Scene Painting

Sausalito, California
Sausalito, California

Carl ThorpSausalito, California, c.1940

$1,500

H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 1.75 in

Sausalito, California

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled California Landscape
Untitled California Landscape

Untitled California Landscape

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

known for Impressionist landscapes of California, sometimes referred to as California Scene Painting, as

Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Hollister Ranch Creek"  Central California Scene
"Hollister Ranch Creek"  Central California Scene

"Hollister Ranch Creek" Central California Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

the artist is known for. Capturing the clarity of the California light and shadow of this sunny scene

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Field of Sunflowers"  California Country Scene
"Field of Sunflowers"  California Country Scene

"Field of Sunflowers" California Country Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

. Capturing the clarity of the California light and shadow of this sunny scene, it is infused with the unique

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Treasure Island" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Treasure Island" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Treasure Island" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Monument Point, Heisler Park"  Southern California Scene
"Monument Point, Heisler Park"  Southern California Scene

"Monument Point, Heisler Park" Southern California Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

scene, it is infused with the unique feeling of the region. This painting is custom framed (included in

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Aliso Beach Cliffs"  Southern California Coastal Scene
"Aliso Beach Cliffs"  Southern California Coastal Scene

"Aliso Beach Cliffs" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

sunny scene, it is infused with the unique feeling of the region. This painting is custom framed

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Dilleys Sycamore"  Southern California Scene with Sycamores
"Dilleys Sycamore"  Southern California Scene with Sycamores

"Dilleys Sycamore" Southern California Scene with Sycamores

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

scene, it is infused with the unique feeling of the region. This painting is custom framed (included in

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century California Industrial Scene Landscape
Early 20th Century California Industrial Scene Landscape

Early 20th Century California Industrial Scene Landscape

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant California modernist industrial landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and

Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"80' At Divers Cove" Southern California Coastal Scene
"80' At Divers Cove" Southern California Coastal Scene

"80' At Divers Cove" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Picnic At Divers Cove" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Picnic At Divers Cove" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Picnic At Divers Cove" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Beach by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Boat Scene Painting by California Artist Ben Abril, Mid-20th Century
Fishing Boat Scene Painting by California Artist Ben Abril, Mid-20th Century

Fishing Boat Scene Painting by California Artist Ben Abril, Mid-20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage fishing boat scene, oil on canvas in original frame, signed Ben Abril. California, 1960's

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia
The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia

The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork Titled "The Lumbejack House, Santa Cruz, California" c.1940 is an oil painting on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Near Modesto
Near Modesto

Carl ThorpNear Modesto, c.1940

$1,550

H 17.5 in W 21.25 in D 1.75 in

Near Modesto

By Carl Thorp

Located in San Francisco, CA

California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Empty Barn - California Country Scene Oil on Canvas
The Empty Barn - California Country Scene Oil on Canvas

The Empty Barn - California Country Scene Oil on Canvas, 1960s

$348Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 18 in D 1 in

The Empty Barn - California Country Scene Oil on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

The Empty Barn - California Country Scene Oil on Canvas American Impressionist oil painting of a

Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene
Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene

Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene

$2,709Sale Price|23% Off

H 42.13 in W 31.5 in D 2.37 in

Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene

By Charles Henry Harmon

Located in Lisbon, PT

Oil on canvas painting of a Californian forest scene by Charles Henry Harmon (1859–1936), a master

Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Port, 1949
Port, 1949

Phillip Herschel ParadisePort, 1949, 1949

$7,800

H 25 in W 32 in D 1.5 in

Port, 1949

Located in Pasadena, CA

California Scene Painting movement and American Regionalist Art. This colorful and complex bird’s-eye view

Category

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

"Fruit Pickers", Hawaii or California Scene in Orange and Yellow by Poole, 1928
"Fruit Pickers", Hawaii or California Scene in Orange and Yellow by Poole, 1928

"Fruit Pickers", Hawaii or California Scene in Orange and Yellow by Poole, 1928

By Horatio Nelson Poole

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Painted by Horatio Nelson Poole, famed for his scenes of Hawaii and California, this brilliantly

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Circus Wagons
Circus Wagons

Millard SheetsCircus Wagons, 1927

$5,000

H 10 in W 19.75 in D 2 in

Circus Wagons

By Millard Sheets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

into the early development of California Scene painting which would by the mid-1930s become the best

Category

1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Six O'Clock

Thomas CraigSix O'Clock

$12,500

H 20 in W 30 in D 2 in

Six O'Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a California Scene painting, but Craig gives us a twist by depicting the scene not as a sun-drenched

Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape
Landscape

Marcel Emile CaillietLandscape, 1940

$4,250

H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in

Landscape

By Marcel Emile Cailliet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Coast: Artists of the 1940s. Landscape is a rare California Scene oil painting by the little-known, but

Category

1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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California Nocturne Snow Scene Painting by Helen Tripi
California Nocturne Snow Scene Painting by Helen Tripi

California Nocturne Snow Scene Painting by Helen Tripi

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H 29.13 in W 31.13 in D 1 in

California Nocturne Snow Scene Painting by Helen Tripi

Located in Fulton, CA

Original oil on canvas nocturne snow scene painting titled "Winter in the Sierra". Cabins and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

California Desert Scene 1957 Oil
California Desert Scene 1957 Oil

California Desert Scene 1957 Oil

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1957 oil on canvas depicting a California desert is by California Regionalist painter Freeman

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Materials

Oil

Young Woman
Young Woman

Otis OldfieldYoung Woman, 1929

Unavailable

H 24 in W 21 in

Young Woman

By Otis Oldfield

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, the Embarcadero and San Francisco Bay, among some of California scene painting’s finest works. That

Category

20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring Storm at Lone Pine
Spring Storm at Lone Pine

Otis OldfieldSpring Storm at Lone Pine, 1927

Unavailable

H 20.75 in W 23.75 in

Spring Storm at Lone Pine

By Otis Oldfield

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

of California scene painting’s finest works. That reputation is augmented by his recognition as a

Category

1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impression of Edward Weston
Impression of Edward Weston

Impression of Edward Weston

By Otis Oldfield

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

depictions of Telegraph Hill, the Embarcadero and San Francisco Bay, among some of California scene

Category

20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

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Pacific 18, Realism, deep blue California ocean scene in oil
Pacific 18, Realism, deep blue California ocean scene in oil

Pacific 18, Realism, deep blue California ocean scene in oil

By Jung Han Kim

Located in Burlingame, CA

which the viewer can feel apart of. From figurative to urban city scenes to California landscapes, Kim

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

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Painting by L. Krupp '39  "Harbor Ships"
Painting by L. Krupp '39  "Harbor Ships"

Painting by L. Krupp '39 "Harbor Ships"

Unavailable

H 23 in W 29 in D 2 in

Painting by L. Krupp '39 "Harbor Ships"

Located in Summerland, CA

life in Southern California. This harbor scene painting is typical of his style with wonderful

Category

Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Landscape Oil on Canvas by Henry George Keller
Landscape Oil on Canvas by Henry George Keller

Landscape Oil on Canvas by Henry George Keller

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in

Landscape Oil on Canvas by Henry George Keller

By Henry George Keller

Located in Papaikou, HI

most of his life. Starting in the late 1920s he began summering in San Diego, and painting California

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Vintage 1930s American Expressionist Paintings

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"Sonoma Mist" Colorful California Scene Oil Painting

"Sonoma Mist" Colorful California Scene Oil Painting

By Tom Swimm

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Soft morning light contrasts with the lush blues, greens and reds of a classic California scene

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Materials

Oil

"Point Vincente" California Coastal Scene
"Point Vincente" California Coastal Scene

"Point Vincente" California Coastal Scene

By Tom Swimm

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Arts in Laguna Beach, California in 1988. His paintings soon became recognizable for their

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"Spring Colors" Sunny Southern California Scene
"Spring Colors" Sunny Southern California Scene

"Spring Colors" Sunny Southern California Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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"Santa Ynez Eucalyptus" Central California Scene
"Santa Ynez Eucalyptus" Central California Scene

"Santa Ynez Eucalyptus" Central California Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Crystal Cove" Southern California Beach Scene
"Crystal Cove" Southern California Beach Scene

"Crystal Cove" Southern California Beach Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Park by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Pavilion" Southern California Coastal Scene
"The Pavilion" Southern California Coastal Scene

"The Pavilion" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

. “I seek to expand my painting experience searching for scenes with a natural beauty that the viewer

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Clearing Skies" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Clearing Skies" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Clearing Skies" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

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"Rockpile, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Rockpile, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Rockpile, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

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"Rocky Point Shadows" Central California Coastal Scene
"Rocky Point Shadows" Central California Coastal Scene

"Rocky Point Shadows" Central California Coastal Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Big Sur Coastline" Central California Coastal Scene
"Big Sur Coastline" Central California Coastal Scene

"Big Sur Coastline" Central California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Laguna Canyon Spring" Sunny Southern California Scene
"Laguna Canyon Spring" Sunny Southern California Scene

"Laguna Canyon Spring" Sunny Southern California Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sunshine Through Clouds"  California Wine Country Scene
"Sunshine Through Clouds"  California Wine Country Scene

"Sunshine Through Clouds" California Wine Country Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

known for. Capturing the clarity of the California light and shadow of this sunny scene, it is infused

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene
"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene

"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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"Sunlit Beach, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Sunlit Beach, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Sunlit Beach, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene
"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene

"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Walking The Dog" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Walking The Dog" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Walking The Dog" Southern California Coastal Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful

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"Los Rios Mailbox" Southern California Coastal Scene
"Los Rios Mailbox" Southern California Coastal Scene

"Los Rios Mailbox" Southern California Coastal Scene

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Capistrano by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and

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Oil

"Foggy Day, Pismo Beach" Central California Coastal Scene
"Foggy Day, Pismo Beach" Central California Coastal Scene

"Foggy Day, Pismo Beach" Central California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

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Materials

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"China Cove, Point Lobos" Central California Coastal Scene
"China Cove, Point Lobos" Central California Coastal Scene

"China Cove, Point Lobos" Central California Coastal Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

Category

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Materials

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"Dry Creek Road Sentinel"  California Wine Country Scene
"Dry Creek Road Sentinel"  California Wine Country Scene

"Dry Creek Road Sentinel" California Wine Country Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

for. Capturing the clarity of the California light and shadow of this sunny scene, it is infused with

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Tall Eucalyptus, Santa Ynez" California Wine Country Scene
"Tall Eucalyptus, Santa Ynez" California Wine Country Scene

"Tall Eucalyptus, Santa Ynez" California Wine Country Scene

By Jacobus Baas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air painting exhibits the subtle touch and beautiful light that

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Larger Scale Hard Edge Abstract Painting on Canvas California Art Scene
Larger Scale Hard Edge Abstract Painting on Canvas California Art Scene

Larger Scale Hard Edge Abstract Painting on Canvas California Art Scene

By Karl Benjamin

Located in Oakland, CA

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Category

1990s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

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California Scene Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the california scene painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Modern version. Finding the perfect california scene painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a california scene painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, beige, blue and more. Creating a california scene painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Jacobus Baas, Tom Swimm, Charles Partridge Adams, Boris Deutsch and Willard Dixon are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.

How Much is a California Scene Painting?

The average selling price for a california scene painting we offer is $2,280, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.

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