1930s Southern California Seascape Clyde Eugene Scott (1884–1959) Oil on Board Painting

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Southern California Seascape
Clyde Eugene Scott (1884–1959)
Oil on Canvas Board, c. 1930s
Signed Lower Left

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A luminous and … Read more Southern California Seascape
Clyde Eugene Scott (1884–1959)
Oil on Canvas Board, c. 1930s
Signed Lower Left

Description
A luminous and atmospheric Southern California coastal seascape by noted California Impressionist Clyde Eugene Scott. Painted circa 1930s during the artist’s early Los Angeles years, this striking oil captures the raw drama of the Pacific coastline in Scott’s confident plein-air style.

Towering turquoise waves crash against dark, jagged foreground rocks, while distant rolling green hills dissolve into a hazy, cloud-streaked sky. The painting beautifully balances movement and serenity—combining energetic brushwork in the churning sea with soft atmospheric perspective along the horizon. Scott’s nuanced handling of light reflects his deep sensitivity to natural forms and shifting coastal weather.

The palette features luminous blues and sea-greens, earthy ochres in the cliffs, and subtle tonal gradations in the sky—hallmarks of California Impressionism.

Seascapes from Scott’s 1930s period are particularly desirable and less common than his desert subjects, making this an especially appealing example for collectors.

Dimensions
Painting: 12” H x 16” W

Framed: 16.5” H x 20.5” W x 1.75” D

Medium: Oil on canvas board

Frame: Custom wood frame with warm aged patina (minor age-appropriate wear)

Condition
Very good vintage condition. Surface presents fresh and well-preserved with no visible restoration. Frame shows light wear consistent with age great patina.

Provenance
Southern California estate collection. Painted during Scott’s formative Los Angeles period when he was actively working along the coast.

Artist Background
Clyde Eugene Scott was an important figure in the Southern California art community and a member of the historic California Art Club. He served as President of the Painters & Sculptors of Los Angeles (1938–1940) and exhibited widely throughout the region.

Born in Iowa and trained at the Boston Museum School and MIT, Scott moved West in 1910. Though he worked professionally in commercial art and film production, landscape painting remained his lifelong passion. His works are now highly sought after by collectors of early 20th-century California Impressionism.

Truly a beautiful painting
Classic Southern California coastal subject

Desirable 1930s period

Strong composition and color

Estate provenance

Ideal scale for collectors or interior designers

A beautiful and collectible example of Golden State coastal painting. See less