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Anna Keener
River Landscape, Student of Birger Sandzen

circa 1930

$2,500
£1,894.46
€2,208.09
CA$3,573.58
A$3,618.34
CHF 2,058.46
MX$43,974.15
NOK 24,332.05
SEK 24,204.22
DKK 16,505.98

About the Item

Anna Keener (American, 1895-1982) Signed: Anna E. Keener (Lower, Right) " River Landscape ", circa 1930 Oil on Canvas Laid on Board 18" x 24" Housed in its original 2" Period Carved Frame, made by Cloa Ginney. Cloa Blanche Ginney (American, 1890-1987) lived in Kokomo, Indiana and was known for her hand carved frames. Overall Size: 21 7/8" x 27 7/8" Understanding the Painting: This scene most likely represents a Southwestern or Rocky Mountain landscape, such as those found in northern New Mexico. It may also depict southern Colorado or the canyon regions surrounding Pecos or Taos. The color palette is characteristic of New Mexican landscapes from this period. The pale lavender, peach, and pink hues evoke the distinctive light of the Taos area, the Sangre de Cristo foothills, the Pecos River region, and the high desert during autumn. Artists active in New Mexico during the 1920s and 1930s frequently emphasized pink and violet atmospheric effects, as the dry, high-altitude light in this region produces such colors near sunrise and sunset. The colors in this painting appear less aligned with observational realism and more reflective of the spiritualized use of color advocated by Sandzén. The narrow, reflective stream traversing the gentle hills is reminiscent of the Pecos River region, the mountain valleys near Taos, or the foothill streams of southern Colorado. Provenance: This painting was displayed in Kokomo hotel in 1931, along with several others. This was sponsored by the art section of the Woman's Department Club. This painting was later placed on loan to the Hostess House se, Marion, Indiana in 1950 - this information noted on verso. Provided above is an image of a newspaper clipping from The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana · Sunday, March 08, 1931, that helps clarify the previous information.
  • Creator:
    Anna Keener (1895 - 1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.825 in (55.44 cm)Width: 27.825 in (70.68 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2380218027162

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