Early 20th Century California Impressionist Plein Air Landscape Painting Attributed to Dana Bartlett

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An exquisite early 20th-century plein air oil painting capturing a classic California Eucalyptus School vista. The composition features soft, atmospheric … Read more An exquisite early 20th-century plein air oil painting capturing a classic California Eucalyptus School vista. The composition features soft, atmospheric purple mountains in the distance framed by majestic eucalyptus and native trees along a sunlit valley path. Presented in its original period-correct carved Arts & Crafts frame with an antique cream finish.

This fine painting is attributed to Dana Bartlett (American, 1882–1957), a premier Southern California impressionist landscape artist and member of the historic California Art Club. While the face of the canvas is unsigned, a clear vintage pencil signature reads "Dana Bartlett" across the upper reverse wood stretcher bar (verso)., a premier Southern California impressionist landscape artist and member of the historic California Art Club. Additionally, the right reverse frame edge features faint, historical handwritten cataloging/inventory numbers, adding excellent provenance and institutional character to its secondary market history

Condition & Restoration: The artwork has been professionally conserved and restored. The main paint layer is clean, vibrant, and stable. The verso reveals three neatly applied structural linen patches to reinforce historical canvas wear, and the painting is securely retained in its original period frame with updated hardware.\

See the digitally staged photo mock-up of this piece in an elegant room for inspiration. While generated to mimic general room proportions, it is not an exact mathematical blueprint. Buyers must verify exact fit using the written dimensions listed below before purchasing. Only the item in this listing is for sale.

Frame: 23 1/2" W × 28 1/2" H
Image: 19 1/2" W × 23 1/2" H See less