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Discover the atmospheric beauty of the American West with this original mid-century watercolor by regional artist S. Walters. This expressive …
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Discover the atmospheric beauty of the American West with this original mid-century watercolor by regional artist S. Walters. This expressive folk art piece depicts the ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, Colorado.
The artist utilizes a warm, earth-toned palette of terracotta, sandstone, and deep umber to capture the rugged texture of the canyon walls and the iconic multi-level adobe architecture. The "naïve" folk style adds a layer of charming simplicity and historical character, making it a standout piece for New Western, Boho-Modern, or Eclectic interiors.
Provenance:
This authentic vintage work remains in its original mid-century matted presentation. The reverse shows characteristic age-toning and original mounting tape, confirming its mid-20th-century origin.
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Artist: Signed "S. Walters"
Period: 1960s–1970s
Style: Folk Art / Southwestern Impressionism
Subject: Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Dwellings
Mat Dimensions: 18ʺW × 1ʺD × 12ʺH
Art Dimensions:
Condition: Good Vintage Condition. This vintage Southwestern watercolor is housed in its original cardboard mat, which shows some planar deformation and a visible impact crease along the lower edge (see photos). The artwork itself remains in excellent condition. We recommend re-matting and framing to fully preserve and elevate this piece.
Materials: Watercolor on paper, original cardboard matting.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 1ʺD × 12ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Other
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Watercolor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Terra Cotta
- Condition Notes
- This vintage Southwestern watercolor is housed in its original cardboard mat, which shows some planar deformation and a visible impact … moreThis vintage Southwestern watercolor is housed in its original cardboard mat, which shows some planar deformation and a visible impact crease along the lower edge (see photos). The artwork itself remains in excellent condition. The reverse shows characteristic age-toning and original mounting tape, confirming its mid-20th-century origin. We recommend re-matting and framing to fully preserve and elevate this piece. less
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