Description: This is a lovely and fine pair of RARE Antique Old Early California Landscape Paintings (2), watercolor on paper, by early 20th century California Impressionist painter, Stanley Louis Rubens (b. 1852.) These artworks depict lovely and delicately rendered California landscape scenes. The painting on the left displays a colorful forested scene at sunset, with the warm orange glow of the setting sun illuminating the distant sky. In the foreground, a winding creek flows across the scene. The painting on the right displays a masterful landscape scene, with a placid lake nearby and an azure sky above. Both of these artworks are signed: "S.L. Rubens" in the lower right corners. These artworks are undated, but very likely date to the mid - late 1910's, after the artist had settled in Los Angeles in 1914. He would later go on to live in San Francisco, where he gave up being a painter and worked as an elevator operator. There is very little biographical information on this artist, but perhaps you know more about him or his work? Approximately 9 x 17 inches (including frame.) Actual artworks are approximately 6 x 14 inches. Good condition for over a century of age, with moderate- heavy scuffing, paint loss, and edge wear to the original period Arts & Crafts wooden frames (please see photos.) Acquired from an old collection in Los Angeles, 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! About the Artist: Stanley Louis Rubens Born: 1852 - HollandKnown for: Watercolor Painting Stanley Louis Rubens (Born 1852) was active/lived in California / Holland. Stanley Rubens is known for Watercolor Painting. Born in Holland on Feb. 22, 1852. Rubens (né Simon Levie Rubens) studied art in Munich. After arriving in the U.S. about 1882, he taught drawing and painting in New York City and Washington, DC for many years. He was a resident of Los Angeles in 1914 and then settled in San Francisco. Abandoning art, he worked in San Francisco as an elevator operator. His works are rare.Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940"SF Examiner, 6-10-1916, 5/6; SF Chronicle, 1-14-1920; CD; Invw. "A visiting painter Is Stanley Rubens of Kansas City, who has been at the various Interesting points In California for some time and who will probably display his watercolors here..." (The Salt Lake Tribune, from Salt Lake City, Utah 1910.)
Price: 1350 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2024-02-10T23:41:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Artist: Stanley Rubens
Signed By: Stanley Rubens
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Period: Early 20th Century (1900-1920)
Material: Paper, Watercolor
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Botanical, Forest, Landscape, Plants, Seasons, States & Counties, Sunsets, Tree
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1914
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 9 in
Style: Americana, Impressionism, Plein Air
Theme: Americana, Art, Famous Places, Nature, Western
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 17 in
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924