Description: Wentworth Springs (1972?), Artist's Proof of Limited Edition of 200. Artist: George Matthis. Print and frame are in very good condition. The frame measures approximately 19" x 15". Originally shown in Gallery Art Shop, San Francisco, CAWentworth Springs is located between Sacramento and Carson City, CA in the Eldorado National Forest. This mineral springs and hotel was originally developed, built and owned by Nathan Wentworth and James M. Winslow, both of Georgetown, CA in about 1880, Nathan Wentworth discovered the mineral springs while deer hunting in 1879.George Mathis (1909-1977), printmaker and painter, was born in Seattle, Washington, on January 26, 1909. Much of Mathis' childhood was spent indoors due to ailments stemming from Pagett's disease; this led to his early interest and self taught pursuit of art. After high school graduation, Mathis attended Washington State University. He studied landscape painting under William T. McDermott, and the subject would remain his primary theme throughout his career. His artistic career began with commercial art, and he occasionally traded art for everyday goods and services. Mathis' art interests included photography, drawing, and painting at the time. He did not pursue printmaking until 1948, when he and his wife Jean moved to Nevada City, California. There, he opened a successful lithography studio, as well as a gallery that he and Jean ran together.His prolific career included illustration work for the Aerojet Corporation in Sacramento, where he became known for his depictions of space, sketching the Gemini and Apollo space missions. George Mathis died in Santa Clara, California on September 28, 1977.Please visit our eBay store for more great items! PLUM LOCO TREASURESwww.eBay.com/str/PlumLocoTreasures
Price: 175 USD
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-05T15:52:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: George Mathis
Type: Print
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Item Height: 15 in
Features: Limited Edition, Artist's Proof
Production Technique: Lithography
Framing: Matted & Framed
Subject: Wentworth Springs
Item Width: 19 in
