Late 20th Century Original M. Albritton Jr Earth Pigment Painting "First Crossing" Little Pigeon River, Nc Studio Earth Art

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Presenting a captivating and highly unique original landscape painting by Southern Appalachian artist Marshall "Gene" Albritton Jr. (Studio Earth Art). … Read more Presenting a captivating and highly unique original landscape painting by Southern Appalachian artist Marshall "Gene" Albritton Jr. (Studio Earth Art). Titled "First Crossing," this piece depicts three black bear cubs navigating the shallow waters of the Little Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Distinguished by its signature "Earth Art" technique, the artist mixes genuine soil, sand, and mineral sediments collected from diverse domestic and international landscapes directly into the painting's heavy impasto texture. The back of the canvas features a fascinating, handwritten itinerary of these earth sources—ranging from Jackson Hole and New Mexico to a stone quarry in Apt, France.

Housed in its original, handcrafted rough-cut poplar wood frame, this piece bridges fine folk art with conceptual geology. It offers rich warmth, tactile depth, and authentic narrative character, making it an ideal statement piece for a rustic-chic interior, mountain cabin, or curated gallery wall. See less