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Meyer Straus (1831–1905) Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
$4,875
£3,715.54
€4,247.10
CA$6,858.82
A$7,513.62
CHF 3,954.88
MX$89,677.05
NOK 50,414.69
SEK 46,086.62
DKK 31,725.05
About the Item
This compelling 19th-century oil on canvas painting by Meyer Straus depicts Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, one of California’s most iconic and historically significant Spanish missions. Straus captures the mission’s distinctive domed bell tower and weathered adobe structures beneath a dramatic, softly lit sky, evoking both the grandeur and quiet solitude of the site.
Figures gather near the entrance, lending a sense of daily life and contemplative atmosphere. Straus’s subtle brushwork, naturalistic palette, and attention to architectural detail showcase his mastery as one of early California’s most sensitive landscape and structure painters. The textured foreground and muted horizon imbue the composition with depth, while the warm light glancing off the dome provides a focal point rich with historic resonance.
This work is presented in a beautifully carved period gilt frame, whose elaborate foliate ornamentation complements the painting’s tones and enhances its presence on the wall.
Framed dimensions 29 1/2" x 21".
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful estate condition. Some loss of gesso and gilt on frame. Age related shrinkage to miters on corners.
- Seller Location:Norwood, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5080247593362
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