Eric Sloane NA (1905 - 1985). Landscape painting of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Taos, New Mexico. Circa 1960. Oil on masonite panel (both sides smooth). Signed by the artist, lower left, “SLOANE”. Undated. Mounted in a contemporary gold frame. An expansive, atmospheric and stylized view of Taos Mountain with a flock of waterfowl flying over a lake at sunset or sunrise. Eric Sloane visited the Taos area in 1925, during the 1950’s, and in the 1960’s. In 1975 he built a house iat La Tierra, near Santa Fe. This painting is undated but likely painted about 1960.

SIZE: Painting - 14” x 18” / Frame - 20.5” x 24.5”

NOTES: “In Taos Sloane experienced life in a true artist's colony, working among painters such as Leon Gaspard and the members of Taos Society of Artists. He added his own footnote to their rich history by introducing to them his pioneer method of painting on masonite.” (Nedra Matteucci Galleries)

Eric Sloane (1905 – 1985) was an American landscape painter and author of illustrated works of cultural history and folklore. Mostly self taught,in the summer of 1925, Sloane worked his way across the country as a sign painter. After returning to East Coast, Sloane began painting rustic landscapes in the tradition of the Hudson River School and In the 1950s, began spending part of the year in Taos, New Mexico, where he painted western landscapes and particularly luminous depictions of the desert sky. In his career as a painter, he produced over 15,000 works.

Eric Sloane was a full member of the National Academy; the Salmagundi Club in New York City; the Society of Independent Artists; and the Hudson Valley Art Association.

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Excellent original condition. Slight yellowing of the varnish. Examination under ultra-violet light shows no restoration or in-painting. Modern gold frame in good condition with light wear.