Unique Treasures From The U. And Around The Globe! During the 19th century, William Keith was one of the most successful and accomplished. Landscape painters working in California. A native of Aberdeen, Scotland, Keith settled. Permanently in San Francisco in 1859. After two years spent studying art in Dusseldorf. Work drew on several prevailing styles popular in the cultural centers of the world. Early works are most closely aligned with the romantic vision of the Hudson River School. He also focused on the more intimate landscapes of the French Barbizon. Movement that had come to the forefront of Parisian art appreciation during the 1860’s. Done in oil on canvas, this painting depicts a small pond, surrounded by a lush tree canopy. With a trail leading to a few houses at the foot of a Mount Tamalpais. Keith’s mastery of light is evident in this lovely play of light and dark. This beautiful 19th century painting is in a wonderful original period frame with a small brass plaque. The back of the frame has a label that reads. Paul Metcalf Art Galleries. South Pasadena, California 91030. William Keith is considered the “Dean of California Artists” and his work is of historical significance. We recently added an accompaning painting of the field sketch for Keith’s final work. Dimensions: Frame Width: 34 1/2. Frame Height: 29 1/8. Site Width: 25 1/4. Site Height: 19 1/2. Great original condition, frame and painting are in great shape. Please see all photos for condition. Item location: San Diego, California, United States. Excludes: Africa, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Ecuador, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Republic of, Estonia, Greece, Guernsey, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Ukraine, Vatican City State, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands. If you received an item that is not as described in the listing. A native of Aberdeen, Scotland, Keith settled permanently in San Francisco in 1859. Keith’s early works are most closely aligned with the romantic vision of the Hudson River School artists. He also focused on the more intimate landscapes of the French Barbizon movement that had come to the forefront of Parisian art appreciation during the 1860’s. Done in oil on canvas, this painting depicts a small pond, surrounded by a lush tree canopy, with a trail leading to a few houses at the foot of a Mount Tamalpais. The back of the frame has a label that reads: “Paul Metcalf Art Galleries 1441 Huntington Drive South Pasadena, California 91030″ William Keith is considered the “Dean of California Artists” and his work is of historical significance. Dimensions: Frame Width: 34 1/2″ Frame Height: 29 1/8″ Site Width: 25 1/4″ Site Height: 19 1/2″ Condition: Great original condition, frame and painting are in great shape. Frame and painting are in great shape. The item “19thc. William Keith Painting Mt. Tamalpais California, Plein Aire San Francisco” is in sale since Saturday, November 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “gallery_mission2017″ and is located in San Diego, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Region of Origin: California
- Artist: William Keith
- Style: Calif. Plein Aire impressionist
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Painting Surface: Canvas
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Medium: Oil
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Barbizon school: One of California’s most important artists
- Year: c.1890’s
- Features: San Francisco Area
- Width (Inches): 34 1/2″
- Color: Multi-Color
- Subject: Landscape
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 29 1/8″