Wilson Hepple Art

Impressive early American impressionist beach scene painting. Framed. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Signed. Image size, 12H by 16L.

Consigned to the gallery, Pasadena, California; From a private collector, Encino, California, by descent; Acquired in 1997 by a private collector, Palo Alto, California; From Sean's Antiques, San Francisco, California. Signed "L.P. Latimer" on lower right Description This intimate watercolor captures Fallen Leaf Lake, a serene alpine lake in El Dorado County, California, situated just south of Lake Tahoe—an area celebrated each autumn for the Kokanee Salmon trail runs. Latimer invites the viewer onto a rocky slope, framed by stately evergreens, guiding the gaze across the lake’s glassy blue surface toward the snow-capped Sierra Nevada peaks beyond. His delicate washes and masterful color transitions—pale rose and gold in the drifting clouds, soft greens in the foliage, and muted blue-grays in the distant mountains—reflect his refined command of the watercolor medium. The composition conveys the quietude of early morning or late afternoon light in the high country, capturing a timeless sense of place that has long inspired artists of the Lake Tahoe region. Historical Significance Lorenzo Palmer Latimer (1857–1941) was a foundational figure in early 20th-century California plein air painting, especially known for his evocative watercolors of Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada, and Northern California landscapes. He taught at the San Francisco Mechanics’ Institute and later founded the Latimer Art Club in Reno (1921), shaping an entire generation of regional artists. His deep connection to Fallen Leaf Lake is well-documented—he first painted there in 1914 and led annual summer workshops at the site, drawn by its pristine beauty and the opportunity to work directly from nature. Today, Latimer’s mastery is celebrated in the beautifully illustrated book The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer...

A place where lives have been well-lived is conveyed in this watercolor painting of a Victorian home by Diane Baldwin (American, 20th century). Signed "...

Antique American modernist folk art landscape by Malcah Zeldis., who also spent some time in Israel. Mixed media painting on paper. Framed. Signed. Measuring 18 by 22 inches overa...

A Large, Dynamic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Watercolor of Lower Manhattan, New York City by Noted Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). The image is watercolor, pastel and c...

Beautiful, original watercolor on archival paper of two classic American sailboats by the well known marine artist, Ron Saporito Signed by the artist lower right. Condition is excel...

Edward Avedisian ( 1936-2007 ) Gouache or oil on paper, 3 guys around a car, hand signed in paint lower left, Measures 30"x 22.5" Edward Avedisian (June 15, 1936, Lowell, Massac...

“Retired Orchard” is a quiet, immersive landscape that invites the viewer to step into a still corner of nature. Layered greens and soft, atmospheric tones build a sense of depth, as...

Antique American impressionist watercolor painting. Framed. Measuring 16.5 by 18.5 inches overall and 13 by 15 painting alone.

This is a beautiful landscape painting by Alexandra Czierpka. By reducing color and form to their essentials, she invites the observer to contemplate the harmony between humans and n...

"Leeward", by Christina Haglid, is a meticulously detailed watercolor. In a surreal scene, an orchid stem sprouts from a paper lantern in a boat. The calmness of the water and soft...

Antique American landscape painting. Watercolor on paper. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 20 by 24 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a silver mold...