Description
Immerse yourself in the luminous beauty of New Mexico's high desert with this captivating plein air oil painting titled "Enlightenment" by Southwest artist Anita C. Blythe. Painted on location at the legendary Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, this 12" x 9" original artwork captures the region's iconic red rock cliffs under a vast turquoise sky.
Using a palette knife and rich oil pigments, Blythe builds vibrant texture and expressive movement into the layered cliffs and desert path. A serene trail draws the eye into the heart of the composition, inviting reflection and connection with nature's grandeur. This piece is a radiant homage to the spiritual stillness and raw beauty that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe and generations of artists at Ghost Ranch.
Title: Enlightenment
Artist: Anita C. Blythe
Medium: Oil on canvas panel
Technique: Palette knife
Dimensions: 12" H x 9" W (unframed)
Style: Southwestern, Plein Air, Impressionistic Landscape
Location: Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico
Condition: Excellent - original work
Signed: Front and Back
C.O.A. : Included
Ideal for collectors of Southwest landscapes, plein air studies, and original oil paintings. Ready to frame and bring warmth, depth, and a sense of place to any space.
Note: This painting pairs well with "Guardian" - Anita's Select Furniture & Fine Art
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent. Original Oil Painting. Blemishes inherent in original artwork. Please look at photos as they are a large part of the description.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Not Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Using a palette knife and rich oil pigments, Blythe builds vibrant texture and expressive movement into the layered cliffs and desert path. A serene trail draws the eye into the heart of the composition, inviting reflection and connection with nature's grandeur. This piece is a radiant homage to the spiritual stillness and raw beauty that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe and generations of artists at Ghost Ranch.
Title: Enlightenment
Artist: Anita C. Blythe
Medium: Oil on canvas panel
Technique: Palette knife
Dimensions: 12" H x 9" W (unframed)
Style: Southwestern, Plein Air, Impressionistic Landscape
Location: Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico
Condition: Excellent - original work
Signed: Front and Back
C.O.A. : Included
Ideal for collectors of Southwest landscapes, plein air studies, and original oil paintings. Ready to frame and bring warmth, depth, and a sense of place to any space.
Note: This painting pairs well with "Guardian" - Anita's Select Furniture & Fine Art
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent. Original Oil Painting. Blemishes inherent in original artwork. Please look at photos as they are a large part of the description.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Not Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
No Imperfections; Excellent. Original Oil Painting. Blemishes inherent in original artwork. Please look at photos as they are a large part of the description.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12 x 9 x 0.25 in
"Enlightenment" - Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Anita C. Blythe | Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, Nm
Estimate $260-$520
Starting Bid
$130
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