Description: ARTIST: Derk Smit (1889-1985)TITLE: UntitledSTYLE: California impressionismDESCRIPTION: A gorgeous original landscape painting by a listed California artist; autumn view of a country farm surrounded by trees and mountains. The setting may be Brown County, Indiana, a favorite subject of the artist. Highly textured brushwork in a lively palette, beautiful patches of colored brushstrokesPERIOD: Circa 1950sMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: oil on canvas, linen liner and painted woodSIGNATURE: "Derk Smit" lower rightPLACE OF ORIGIN: California/IndianaCONDITION: Excellent, minor age and wear, small areas of craquelureDIMENSIONS: 18" by 26" framed to 23 1/2" by 31 1/2"BIOGRAPHY: Derk Smit was born in the Netherlands in 1889 and came to the U.S. in 1914. After serving in the Navy during WW1, he settled in Chicago, studied at the AIC, and worked as an interior decorator. While based there, he made painting trips to southern California and ultimately settled there in 1953. He continued to made trips back to Illinois and Indiana to paint. Derk Smit was a member of the Hoosier Salon and won 6 awards there between 1953 and 1968. He was best known for impressionist landscapes, influenced by Dutch and Flemish masters. His most desired paintings are those of Brown County, Nashville, and California, plein air landscapes with bold colors. He died in Santa Barbara, CA in 1984. [ p e n c i l p o i n t e r > SHIPPING: Free within the United States via USPS Parcel Select.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Usually available; please inquire.SELLER: Experienced and friendly, offering excellent service. Please contact me with any questions.
Price: 700 USD
Location: Oak View, California
End Time: 2024-09-29T16:24:34.000Z
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Artist: Derk Smit
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Size: Medium
Theme: Landscape
Style: Impressionism
Material: Canvas
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Subject: Landscape
