This exceptional 1935 watercolor is the work of Alfred Hermann Schroff (1863-1939), a prominent figure in the West Coast art scene and former head of the Fine Arts Department at the University of Oregon. Painted during the height of the "California Scene" movement, this piece captures a serene courtyard garden with the masterful light and fluid brushwork characteristic of Schroff's plein air style.

Schroff was a highly decorated artist, winning a medal for his work at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and exhibiting at the Portland Art Museum. His works from the 1930s are particularly sought after, as he spent much of this period painting in the artist colonies of Carmel and Laguna Beach.

Artist: Alfred Hermann Schroff (Signed "Schroff" lower left)

Dated: 1935

Medium: Watercolor on paper

Provenance: Original mid-century framing with a gilded wood finish.

Condition: The watercolor itself is in excellent condition with vibrant colors and no signs of foxing. The vintage frame shows beautifully; there is one small ding on the top edge (noted in photos), which is minor given the age and history of the piece.

Dimensions:

Frame: 27" W x 23" H

Painting (Sight): 19" W x 15" H


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The watercolor itself is in excellent condition with vibrant colors and no signs of foxing. The vintage frame shows beautifully; there is one small ding on the top edge (noted in photos), which is minor given the age and history of the piece.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Botanic, Landscape
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The watercolor itself is in excellent condition with vibrant colors and no signs of foxing. The vintage frame shows beautifully; there is one small ding on the top edge (noted in photos), which is minor given the age and history of the piece.