1940s Oil on Board Painting in Monumental French Style Frame

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A distinguished 1945 oil on board painting by Santa Fe artist Tenney, executed with expressive palette knife technique and substantial … Read more A distinguished 1945 oil on board painting by Santa Fe artist Tenney, executed with expressive palette knife technique and substantial impasto that gives the surface remarkable depth, texture and movement. The composition reflects the atmospheric quality and tonal richness associated with early Southwestern modernism, revealing a confident hand and a painterly approach that shifts beautifully under changing light. The heavily worked surface creates an almost sculptural presence, enhancing both the visual drama and tactile character of the piece.

The painting is housed in an impressive French style frame of deeply contoured form, lending the work an elevated architectural presence. Together, the painting and frame create a striking decorative statement equally suited for traditional, eclectic or refined Southwestern interiors. The paining itself measures 15.5” x 11.5” . See less