Phil Eaton (American, 20th Century)
Mountainous Landscape with Bridge
Oil on canvas
Signed: Lower right
Size: 15.5 x 12.25 inches (39.4 x 31.1 cm)
Condition: Very good. Minor surface craquelure consistent with age. Housed in a period-appropriate gilt wood frame.
Artwork Description:
This oil on canvas by American artist Phil Eaton exemplifies a Post-Impressionist approach to the Californian landscape. The composition depicts a serene natural vista, where a bridge acts as a structural element guiding the viewer through the scene. Eaton's technique utilizes expressive, visible brushwork and a layered palette to capture the rugged texture of the mountainous terrain.
Artist Notes:
While comprehensive biographical information on Phil Eaton is limited, his body of work places him within a tradition of early to mid-20th century Californian artists who adapted European modernist techniques to depict the distinctive light and topography of the American West.
Phil Eaton (American, 20th Century)
Mountainous Landscape with Bridge
Oil on canvas
Signed: Lower right
Size: 15.5 x 12.25 inches (39.4 x 31.1 cm)
Condition: Very good. Minor surface craquelure consistent with age. Housed in a period-appropriate gilt wood frame.
Artwork Description:
This oil on canvas by American artist Phil Eaton exemplifies a Post-Impressionist approach to the Californian landscape. The composition depicts a serene natural vista, where a bridge acts as a structural element guiding the viewer through the scene. Eaton's technique utilizes expressive, visible brushwork and a layered palette to capture the rugged texture of the mountainous terrain.
Artist Notes:
While comprehensive biographical information on Phil Eaton is limited, his body of work places him within a tradition of early to mid-20th century Californian artists who adapted European modernist techniques to depict the distinctive light and topography of the American West.
