American Scene Painting, California, 1930s and 1940s Alfred Owles While development of the work

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We are extremely privileged to bring a small but significant example of his paintings to share with the world now

American Scene Painting, California, 1930s and 1940s Alfred Owles While development of the work240 pages, by Ruth Westphal and Janet Blake Dominik 146 color illustrations, hardcover $49. 00 Out of the nations worst economic downturn, The Great Depression, came a new American resolve and a reversal of foreign influence. One aspect of this trend was a uniquely American artistic output. The commonplace activities and environments of Americans at work and at play became the inspiration for and the subject matter of artwork produced across the