William J Peters - Pasadena Forest 16" x 20"

William J Peters (1901-1963)Pasadena Forest, 1940 Oil on MasoniteMasonite: 16” x 20”Frame: 20.25” x 25” Signed Lower Right: WJPetersPasadena Forest is a serene and peaceful painting of an autumn forest scene, capturing the natural beauty of the American West. Peters' use of long, thin tree trunks and a sloping, shaded hillside creates depth and intimacy, while the distant mountain peak in the background adds a sense of vastness and openness. The use of impasto adds texture and interest to the painting, making it a captivating work from one of the notable painters of the American West.