'Sunset Over El Capitan', American Impressionism, Yosemite, California Landscape

Description

Initialed lower left, 'C.B.' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1925.
Framed dimensions: 14 H x 11.75 W x 1 … more Initialed lower left, 'C.B.' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1925.
Framed dimensions: 14 H x 11.75 W x 1 D inches
N.B. Artist initials are more distinct under UV light, please see the last image.

A dramatic, early twentieth-century oil painting showing a glowing, sunset view of the beloved Yosemite landmark majestically rising 3,000 feet from the valley floor. On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold completed the first free solo climb of El Capitan. This jewel-like painting retains its original and period, hand-carved giltwood frame. less