Antiquarian Art Co.

Yosemite Half Dome California impressionist V. Seward


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Directory: Archives: Fine Art: Pre 1950: Item # 580281

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Antiquarian Art Co.
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$1200

Vivyan Seward view of Half Dome from Yosemite valley oil on canvas signed lower right measuring approx. 18x14 inches framed in a quality gallery frame 20x24 inches overall size. A beautiful impressionist painting with figures in the foreground and a hint of valley fog. In excellent condition ready to hang.

Biography

Born in Northwood, England on June 18, 1902. "Vic" Seward came to the U.S. as a child. He studied at the AIC before moving to Los Angeles in the 1920s. He worked there as an illustrator for the Examiner until moving to San Francisco where he established a studio. His work appeared in Popular Mechanics and World Book Encyclopedia. In his leisure he painted oils and watercolors of landscapes and seascapes. He died in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 1993. Exh: Berkeley Coop Gallery, 1970s; Visitacion Valley Arts Festival (SF), 1987 (1st prize); Press Club (SF), 1987. Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"