William Joseph "Bill" Freeman (American, 1927-2012), oil on canvas, ca. mid 20th century CE. A stunning landscape painting depicting a picturesque western mountain range at either dawn or dusk. Freeman captured the glow of sunrise or sunset, with an ethereal glow emanating from the sky, replete with pink clouds above purple mountains. Freeman is known for his soothing palette, and this painting does not disappoint with pastel peach, sky blue, violet, lavender, sage, and olive hues. In addition, his style demonstrates influences of Impressionism and Expressionism achieved via a sophisticated use of palette knife and brush. Freeman presents us with an optimal view of this tranquil scene of a mystical mountain range from the pastoral land below, all set in a custom wooden frame with gold tone and creamy white painted canvas moldings. Size of painting: 11.5" L x 15.5" W (29.2 cm x 39.4 cm) Size of frame: 22.25" L x 26" W (56.5 cm x 66 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, and for nearly 50 years, Freeman created awe inspiring paintings. Today he is considered a pioneer of Western art centered on such storied locales as Scottsdale, Arizona and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection

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Painting is generally in excellent condition. Areas of charming craquelure as shown. Set in a custom frame and wired for suspension, so ready to display. A few minor scuffs to the frame.