Fine Antique 1939 WPA California MINING Regionalist Landscape Oil Painting

This is a regionally significant and. Fine Antique 1939 WPA California MINING Regionalist Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas, by the early 20th century California WPA landscape painter, Reeves Jack Ball 1897 - 1970. There is very little information available on this talented early Beverly Hills, California fine artist, but perhaps you know more about him or his work?

This painting depicts an abandoned Old West rock quarry, somewhere in the mountainous badlands of Southern California. In this image, imposing rocky outcroppings, an overturned cast iron ore cart, and a small country home surrounded by tall trees are visible. In the far distance, a cool blue hued mountain vista is visible.

Reeves Ball utilizes a particular style of American Regionalist expression in his landscape paintings, which draw comparisons with the works of legendary American artist, Thomas Hart Benton 1889 - 1975. Signed and dated: "Reeves Ball 1939" in the lower right corner. Additionally, this artwork is titled, signed and dated on the verso of the canvas: Abandoned Quarry.

Approximately 26 5/8 x 33 5/8 inches including frame. Actual artwork is approximately 22 7/8 x 30 1/4 inches.

Good overall condition for nearly a century of age and storage, with some moderate paint loss and scuffing throughout the painted surface, and some mild - moderate scuffing and edge wear to the original vintage period painted wood frame please see all photos carefully. Acquired from the contents of an old estate collection in Pasadena, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! 10 Oct 1897 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

29 Sep 1970 - Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. To Robert Alexander Ball and Zanetta B REEVES. Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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