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GUSTAV MICHELSON.
Four landscapes of Oregon and California. Tempera on board. Three measure 203x254
mm; 8x10 inches, the largest, ‘Verdugo Mists,” measures 305x407 mm; 12x16 inches. All
but one (“Tualatin Valley”) signed E. G. Michelson in image (for his given name Eric
Gustavus Michelson) in image, lower left. Printed biography of Michelson mounted to
rectos of each; taped to variously toned mattes. 1950s-60s.
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“Yosemite, Sunset on our Campground” undated * “TualatinValley” 1952 * “Digitalis (Foxglove)
May 1955 Cloverdale Oregon” * “Verdugo Mists / The Old Vineyard - Tujunga. 1964.”This
work completed shortly before his death.
Bright, beautiful landscapes in tones of green, blue, purple, displaying Michelson’s gifts as a fine
colorist and draughtsman.