Lot 447: Edward Borein Western Watercolor

John Edward Borein (California, 1872-1945) watercolor on paper Western landscape painting depicting two men driving a horse-drawn wagon along a dirt road, with low mountains rising in the distance under a sunset-streaked sky. Signed lower right, “Edward Borein.” Matted and framed under non-glare glass in a molded woodgrain frame. Sheet: 7 in. H x 9 1/2 in. W. Sight: 6 3/4 in. H x 8 3/4 in. W. Frame: 15 in. H x 17 in. W. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Harold G. Davidson of Santa Barbara (author of the book Edward Borein: Cowboy Artist), dated 1979, to Mr. Ray J. Diekember, stating the work is in his opinion by Edward Borein. Biography: John Edward Borein was raised in a Western California cow town where he began drawing at a young age. He worked on a ranch and as a working cowboy before enrolling at age 19 at the San Francisco Art School. He worked in illustration for the San Francisco Call, and in 1907 went to New York where he studied at the Art Students League and with Childe Hassam. He returned to California in 1921 where he turned increasingly to watercolors, and taught at the Santa Barbara School of the Arts until his death. Sources: Edan Hughes, Artists in California, 1786-1940; Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art. 

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville collection. 

CONDITION: Overall very good condition, with minor toning to sheet within sight area.