William Joseph "Bill" Freeman (American, 1927-2012). Oil on canvas, ca. mid 20th century CE. A stunning Bill Freeman landscape painting depicting a picturesque sunlit view of the American West, perhaps a site in the Grand Tetons or Jackson Hole, two of the artist's favorite painting destinations. Freeman presents a majestic mountain range from the verdant foothills below. Freeman is known for his soothing palette, and this painting does not disappoint with greens ranging from sage to emerald, as well as shades of azure and periwinkle; blush pink and mauve; slate grey and creamy white; and occasional highlights of aqua and tangerine hues. In addition, his technique demonstrates free brushwork and a sophisticated command of the palette knife. A sublime view of this impressive mountain range in the American West. Size: 21.875" L x 27.875" W (55.6 cm x 70.8 cm)
Bill Freeman grew up in West Texas on a farm just outside of El Paso. Interestingly, he worked as a horse wrangler, fought forest fires for the U.S. Forest Service, and was a field researcher and guide for the Arizona Game and Fish Department for twelve years in Arizona, Wyoming, and New Mexico prior to becoming an artist. It was not until the age of 30 that Freeman decided to become an artist specializing in Western landscapes. Today he is considered a pioneer of Western art centered on such storied locales as Scottsdale, Arizona as well as Jackson Hole and Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming.
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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Condition
Generally excellent!