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Harold Vincent Skene Art

American, 1883-1978
A native of Massachusetts, Harold Vincent Skene graduated from Harvard University School of Architecture in 1906. After relocating to Colorado, he studied at the Denver Art Academy, the Broadmoor Art Academy and served as an assistant to Allen Tupper True.
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Vintage Colorado Ghost Town Oil Painting by Harold Skene, Western Landscape
Vintage Colorado Ghost Town Oil Painting by Harold Skene, Western Landscape

Vintage Colorado Ghost Town Oil Painting by Harold Skene, Western Landscape

By Harold Vincent Skene

Located in Denver, CO

“Ghost Town” by Harold Skene (1883–1978) is a compelling vintage oil painting that evokes the quiet drama of Colorado’s mining past. This atmospheric Western landscape depicts a lone prospector and his pack mule standing among the weathered remnants of an abandoned mountain town. Set in late summer or early autumn, the scene is painted in a rich, earthy palette of golden yellows, sage greens, dusty pinks, and soft blues, capturing the stillness and solitude of the high desert West. Painted in oil on board, the work is signed by the artist at the lower right and titled and dated on the verso, underscoring its authenticity and historical value. Skene’s careful attention to structure and perspective reflects his architectural training, while his expressive handling of landscape conveys the emotional weight of a once-thriving community now reclaimed by nature. The painting measures 24 x 30 inches (image size) and is presented in a classic mahogany frame with overall dimensions of 30 x 35.5 x 2.75 inches, offering strong visual presence and immediate display appeal. A graduate of Harvard’s School of Architecture, Harold Skene studied at the Denver Art Academy and the Broadmoor Art Academy, and served as an assistant to noted Western artist Allen Tupper True...

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1960s American Impressionist Harold Vincent Skene Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Harold Vincent Skene art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harold Vincent Skene in oil paint, paint, board and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Harold Vincent Skene art, so small editions measuring 35 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Cecil Crosley Bell, John Steuart Curry, and William Harnden. Harold Vincent Skene art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $3,188, while the average work can sell for $2,250.

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