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Turner B. Messick
Turner B. Messick 1938 Colorado Winter Landscape Watercolor, American Modern

1938

$4,250
£3,223.45
€3,860.89
CA$6,119.57
A$6,261.20
CHF 3,551.55
MX$80,255.41
NOK 40,728.99
SEK 42,452.72
DKK 28,860.44

About the Item

A beautifully atmospheric 1938 watercolor by noted American Modernist Turner B. Messick (1878–1952) depicting a serene winter landscape in Colorado. A graceful leafless tree anchors the foreground while a small grouping of homes and the distant Rocky Mountains dissolve into luminous washes of soft gray, lavender, blue, and white. The restrained palette and subtle handling of light capture the quiet beauty of the American West with exceptional sensitivity. Messick's confident watercolor technique balances realism with the refined simplicity of American Modernism, creating a composition that feels both timeless and deeply contemplative. The painting possesses remarkable spatial depth and a sophisticated tonal harmony that makes it equally compelling in traditional, mountain, or contemporary interiors. Created during one of the most significant periods of the artist's career, this work reflects Messick's lifelong connection to Colorado and the western landscape. He studied at the National Academy of Design, Columbia University, and the Peabody Institute, receiving instruction from two of America's most influential painters, Robert Henri and George Bellows. Messick later taught at both the Denver Art School and Santa Fe Art School and served as Colorado State Supervisor of the WPA Art Program during World War II, placing him among the important figures of early twentieth-century American art. Today, Messick's work is increasingly sought after by collectors of American Modernism, Colorado art, WPA-era artists, and historic Western landscapes. This watercolor is an excellent example of his mature style, combining technical mastery with an evocative sense of place. The watercolor is signed and dated 1938 in the lower right. Image Size: 16 ¾ x 14 inches Framed Size: 24 ¼ x 21½ inches Presented in a custom archival frame and in excellent vintage condition.
  • Creator:
    Turner B. Messick (1878 - 1952, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1938
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good vintage condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 265981stDibs: LU27311644962

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