Gottardo Piazzoni

Gottardo Piazzoni (American/Swiss, 1872–1945) Summer in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz Mountains 1902

Gottardo Piazzoni (American/Swiss, 1872–1945) Summer in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz Mountains 1902. Oil painting on board. Signed. Excellent condition. Piazzoni was a master of Tonalism, he is celebrated for his poetic, minimalist landscapes that distill nature into essential forms. He is most famous for his monumental "Land" and "Sea" murals, originally created for the San Francisco Public Library and now permanently housed at the de Young Museum. His works are held in major institutions, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Oakland Museum of California. 6.25"h x 8 5/8"w. Frame 9.25"h x 11.5"w