American School Yosemite Valley Landscape with Rider, Watercolor on paper

An American School watercolor on paper capturing a serene view of Yosemite Valley. The composition centers on a quiet stretch of the Merced River, with the iconic granite face of Half Dome rising majestically in the background. In the foreground, a lonely cowboy stands at the water's edge alongside his horse, anchoring the vast scale of the valley. The work is executed in a subtle, naturalistic palette composed of soft blues, earthy greens, and rich ochres. Housed in a gilded plaster-over-wood frame with scroll-and-bead molding. The reverse features a black and silver foil gallery label reading Parmelee Art Co., Inc. 1530 Fillmore St. & 29 Stockton St. San Francisco. Sight size: 8.50"W x 11.75"H. Dimensions: 11.5"W x 14.75"H Weight: 1.8 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

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