Early 20th Century Frances Upson Young Oil Painting the Edge of the Desert, Framed

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Frances Upson Young (1870 - 1950) Oil Painting The Edge of the Desert

This is an original oil on canvas … Read more Frances Upson Young (1870 - 1950) Oil Painting The Edge of the Desert

This is an original oil on canvas painting by American artist Frances Upson Young (1870–1950), titled The Edge of the Desert. Measuring

Framed 30 in height x 34.5 in width x 2.5 in depth actual painting measures 25.5 x 30 inches
The artwork is presented in an ornate vintage frame that enhances its timeless appeal.

The painting beautifully depicts the desert landscape near Mount San Jacinto in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. With impressionistic brushstrokes and a warm, inviting color palette, Young captures the essence of the region’s natural beauty—sandy terrain, scattered desert shrubs, blooming wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains in the distance, all beneath a softly rendered pastel sky.

The artwork is in good condition, and the vintage frame contributes to its antique charm. This piece exemplifies Young’s signature style and is a fine example of early 20th-century California Impressionism.


Frances Upson Young was a respected American landscape artist known for her evocative scenes of the American Southwest and Southern California. Her works are appreciated by collectors for their lyrical quality and regional significance. The Edge of the Desert is a compelling and collectible work for those with an interest in historic American landscapes or California plein air painting.

About the Artist:
Frances Upson Young was a prominent California landscape painter known for her depictions of the state's varied terrain. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1870, she studied at the Cleveland School of Art before relocating to California following her marriage to attorney Robert Young. In California, she continued her artistic training with noted painters including Paul Lauritz, Lorenzo Latimer, Anna Hills, and Beatrice Whittlesey. She was active in the region’s art community as a member of the Ruskin Art Club, West Coast Arts, and the Laguna Beach Art Association. After her husband's retirement, the couple settled in Laguna Beach, where she lived until her death in 1950. See less