Robert William Wood (American, 1889-1979) oil on canvas landscape painting of the New Mexico desert, depicting a landscape with desert shrubbery and hills in the background, under a cloudy sky. Signed "Robt. Wood" lower right. Housed in the original gilt wood and composite frame. Sight - 24 1/4" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed - 32 1/2" H x 37 5/8" W. Circa 1947. Painting originally commissioned from the artist by a Texas couple and descended in the family until purchased by present Knoxville, TN private collector. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

Craquelure. Surface grime primarily visible in the sky area. Original stretcher and tacking edge. Some cupping, stretcher marks, top left of canvas. Abrasions to frame.