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Jon BlanchetteJon Blanchette Northern California Countryside Oil Painting, Mid-CenturyMid 20th Century
Mid 20th Century
$1,250
£951.07
€1,095.82
CA$1,774.61
A$1,903.84
CHF 1,021.18
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NOK 12,873.17
SEK 11,738.54
DKK 8,187.26
About the Item
This charming Northern California landscape painting by American artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987) captures the serene beauty of rural life in the mid-20th century. Painted circa 1950–1960 in a vintage plein air style, the composition features a white farmhouse, barn, rolling green hills, and scattered trees, evoking the tranquil atmosphere of California’s countryside. Blanchette’s skillful use of color and light brings warmth and vitality to this timeless scene.
The work is presented in a classic frame, with overall dimensions of 27 ½ x 31 ½ x 1 ¼ inches and an image size of 20 x 24 inches, making it a perfect addition to any collection of American landscape art or California regional paintings.
About the Artist:
Born in Somerset, England, Jon Blanchette immigrated to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1918. A gifted artist from an early age, he studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute and later worked as a commercial artist for Fox Studios in Los Angeles, designing stage sets and interiors.
In 1948, Blanchette relocated permanently to Santa Cruz, California, where he became an integral part of the local art community. He taught private lessons and created evocative oil landscapes of Northern California, capturing locations such as Santa Cruz, Mendocino, Monterey, Watsonville, and Aptos. An active member of the Santa Cruz Art League and the Marin County Artists, Blanchette gained recognition for his vivid, expressive depictions of the region’s natural beauty.
This Mid-Century Northern California landscape exemplifies Blanchette’s talent for conveying charm, tranquility, and the enduring appeal of California’s countryside, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of American regional landscapes and mid-century plein air paintings.
- Creator:Jon Blanchette (1908-1987, American, British)
- Creation Year:Mid 20th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 129521stDibs: LU27310608702
Jon Blanchette
Jon Blanchette was born in Somerset, England, in 1908. He immigrated to Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1918. Artistically inclined at age six, he later studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute, where he received his BA. In 1932, Blanchette moved to Los Angeles, where he painted, did the architectural design, interior decorating and stage sets for Fox Studios. In 1948, he settled in Aptos, California, where he painted fine art and taught privately. During the summers of 1965–75, Blanchette held workshops in Mendocino. A romantic realist, he was primarily an oil painter but was also proficient with pen ink, watercolor, and silkscreen. Blanchette died in Aptos in 1987. He had a membership for the Santa Cruz Art League and Marin County Artists. Blanchette exhibited at Santa Cruz Women's Club, 1959, and stood first in the Santa Cruz County Art Competition, Aptos Art Center, 1965.
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