Attrib Franz Arthur Bischoff (1864-1929) Amer, O/C

Rocky coast with crashing waves, oil on canvas, signed lower right. Born in Bomen, Austria, Franz Bischoff became known as "King of the Rose Painters," one of the most respected ceramic decorators of his time. He was also a leading Southern California plein-air landscape painter of the early 20th century. Bischoff devoted much time to painting in Monterey, Laguna Beach, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the desert near Palm Springs. In 1928, he went to Utah and painted in Zion National Park with his friend, John Christopher Smith. By this time, his style was regarded as post-impressionist with expressive use of color and highlighting.Overall size: 32 x 46 in. Sight size: 25 x 39 in.