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Les Anderson
Fauvist Watercolor Landscape with Weeping Willow Tree

circa 1980

About the Item

Vivid, imaginative colors whirl and swirl together to form this whimsical Fauvist abstracted landscape watercolor, featuring a beautiful weeping willow tree, by Les Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Signed "LES ANDERSON" in the lower right corner. From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. No frame. Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson(American, 1928-2009) owned and operated the Bear Flag Gallery in San Juan Bautista, California for many years and was known for his plein air watercolor paintings and abstracts. Les studied at the Minneapolis School of Art and the Art Center at Los Angeles.
  • Creator:
    Les Anderson (1928 - 2009, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Tear on the left edge has been professionally repaired.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-DBH61671stDibs: LU5425722112
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