An early Sanderson piece probably made when he was doing illustration work. Landscape of a tropical setting depicting a sleepy village with palm trees, mountains and sail boats on the water, 10 x 14 in. sight, 19 x 23 1/4 in. framed, signed lower right.

William Sanderson was born in Latvia and immigrated to the United States when he was 18. He studied at the Art Students League and National Academy of Design while in New York. After his schooling he found early work as an illustrator for publications at which he became highly skilled. In 1946, he moved to Colorado to become an instructor in advertising and design at the University of Denver. While at the University he was associated with the group of Artists called the Fifteen Colorado Artists. His art often showed a wonderful sense of movement, whether depicted by birds flying, trees bending in wind, smoke moving from chimneys or clouds moving through the sky. His work has become avidly sought after.

Not examined out of frame, but looks to be in excellent condition.