Monday, June 2, 2014

Paintings Of Robert Wood And Red Skelton

By Darren Hartley


Robert Wood paintings were known for their depiction of the California coast, the Rocky Mountain landscapes and the springtime flowering of the Texas Bluebonnets. It is purported that Robert Wood, most probable than not, painted more works on the United States landscape than any other artist in the annals of American art history.

Among the popularly reproduced works in the annals of art history are the original Robert Wood paintings. Because collectors can easily obtain a copy of these works, there are questions that enter their minds. Is the copy they have on hand an original or a reproduction? If it is an original, when and where was it done? How does this copy compare to other Robert Wood paintings as far as quality is concerned?

Reproductions of Robert Wood paintings are usually printed on paper mounted on a cardboard rather than a canvas. They are sometimes glassed. While originals painted on canvas are left to breathe from behind, reproductions are, more often than not, sealed with a brown craft paper or cardboard at the back.

Known for their caricatures of smiling lovable clowns and world renowned characters, Red Skelton paintings can be found among the most prestigious and private of collections all over the world. Red Skelton perfected his painting talents over the years, now hugely recognized and acclaimed throughout the globe.

Other than clown figures, a number of Red Skelton paintings were creations of beautiful still life and landscapes. Doing artwork since 1943, it was not until 1964 that Red had his first public showing of his work. The exhibition was held in Las Vegas where he was doing entertainment work at the time.

Because they fetch as much as thousands of dollars, Red Skelton paintings have proven to be sound investments. Their being intensely moving creations offering a whimsical feeling of brightness and cheerfulness have been recognized as delights both for collectors and critics.




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