WILLIAM A. GRIFFITH (1866-1930) Palm Springs California Desert Landscape

Description: For your consideration is this desert landscape by the well-listed American artist William Alexander Griffith (1866-1940). The painting depicts Mount San Jacinto and the desert surrounding Palm Springs, California. Executed in oil on board, the painting measures 16.75” by 21”, and 25” by 29” as framed. It is signed lower left “William A. Griffith”. The painting is in excellent, vintage condition and the frame is in good condition with some staining to the upper center. Please let me know if I can answer any questions or provide additional images. Here is some biographical information about Griffith: William Griffith was born in Lawrence, Kansas on August 19, 1866. He studied art at the Washington University in St. Louis and in 1890 furthered his art studies in Paris at Academie Julian under Constant and Lefebvre. Returning to his native state, he taught art for over 20 years at Kansas University. In 1918, while on a sabbatical leave, he visited his old friend and former classmate, Benjamin Chambers Brown in Laguna Beach. Two years later Griffith moved to Laguna Beach where he became an influential member of the art colony and served as president of the local art association. Before his move to California, he painted many portraits, but soon turned his attention to the surrounding landscape. Working in oil and pastel, Griffith also painted many beach scenes and marines. He died in Laguna Beach on May 25, 1940. Source: Artists in California 1876-1940 by Edan Hughes

Price: 3500 USD

Location: La Jolla, California

End Time: 2024-12-19T18:12:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 75 USD