Paul Lauritz Original Watercolor - Rural Landscape With Bare Trees, Early-Mid 20th Century

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Original watercolor by noted California artist Paul Lauritz (1889-1975), depicting a rustic rural scene with dramatic bare trees framing simple … Read more Original watercolor by noted California artist Paul Lauritz (1889-1975), depicting a rustic rural scene with dramatic bare trees framing simple farm buildings. Showcasing Lauritz's sensitivity to light and composition with his characteristic loose, expressive brushwork capturing the mood of a quiet countryside moment. Frame is solid wood with walnut veneer, UV protective and archival materials used in framing.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Paul Lauritz was a highly accomplished Norwegian-American artist who became a central figure in the California art scene. Born in Larvik, Norway in 1889, he emigrated to North America at age 16, eventually settling in Los Angeles in 1919. Lauritz served as President of the prestigious California Art Club (1942-1944) and taught at both the Chouinard Art Institute and Otis Art Institute. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Commission for six years.

While Lauritz became best known for his California desert landscapes and marine paintings, he was a versatile artist whose subjects ranged from portraits to snow scenes. Early in his training, he studied with an English watercolorist in Norway, and watercolor remained an important medium throughout his career. His works are held in museum collections including the Laguna Art Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, UCLA, and the University of Chicago. During WWII, the King of Norway commissioned one of his marine paintings.

DETAILS:
• Medium: Watercolor on paper
• Period: Early-Mid 20th Century
• Signature: Signed lower left "Paul Lauritz"
• Frame: Wood frame with cream mat
• Overall Dimensions: 21" H x 24" W x 1.25" D
• Artwork/Sight Size: 12" H x 15.5" W
• Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age

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