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JULIAN ONDERDONK, Early Texas Art, o/c

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JULIAN ONDERDONK, Early Texas Art, o/c
<B>JULIAN ONDERDONK (1882-1922)</B></I><BR><I>A Path Through The Texas Hill Country</B></I><BR>Oil on canvas<BR>12in. x 16in.<BR>Signed lower right<BR><BR>Another marvelously crafted scene of a winding Hill Country road. This painting, totally keyed to the color blue, has a looseness and spontaneity of being entirely painted plein air.<BR><BR>As with all great impressoinist paintings, its character changes when viewed from a close distance, a medium distance, or a far distance. The brushstrokes are masterful, not guided by planning, but by instinct. Onderdonk has captured the fleeting effects of light with alternating areas of shadow and light, creating a sense of depth. As pointed out by Cecilia Steinfeld in the book, <I>Julian Onderdonk, A Texas Tradition,</B></I> ....."Julian's ability to impart the feeling of space, distance and of atmosphere has yet to be equalled by any other Texas artist."<BR><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Excellent relined condition. Impasto well preserved. One very minor loss to sky inpainted. Period frame in excellent condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)