| 55. Franz Arthur Bischoff (American, 1864-1929), "Mountain Landscape", c.1910; oil/board, 13" x 19", signed, fine period ornate frame.
Bischoff arrived in California in 1900, and six years later established a studio in Los Angeles. He was already well known for his ability as
a china painter, but in California, his attention turned to colorful landscape paintings. His works are included in the collections of the
Laguna Beach Museum, Terra Museum, and the Oakland Museum. REF: Impressionism, The California View; Paintings of Franz Bischoff;
California Design 1910; All Things Bright and Beautiful: California Impressionist Paintings from the Irvine Museum. 6000-8000 |
