Edwin Deakin: California Painter of the Picturesque

Discover the Magnificent World of a Pioneering California Artist

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking artistry of Edwin Deakin, a master painter who captured the soul of early California through his remarkable canvases.

Product Highlights

• First comprehensive survey of Edwin Deakin's artistic legacy

• Includes all 21 of Deakin's California mission paintings

• 19 rarely-seen paintings from the Crocker Art Museum collection

• Authored by leading art experts Scott A. Shields and Alfred C. Harrison Jr.

• Explores Deakin's diverse artistic genres: missions, landscapes, European scenes, Chinatown, and still lifes

About the Book

This stunning art book unveils the extraordinary work of Edwin Deakin (1838-1923), a pivotal figure in early California art. Journey through:

• Romantic depictions of California's missions

• Nostalgic wilderness landscapes

• Breathtaking European scenes from Paris and Lake Geneva

• Unique portrayals of San Francisco's Chinatown

• Magnificent still-life compositions of fruits and flowers

Specifications

• Hardcover

• Full-color illustrations

• 240 pages

• Published by Crocker Art Museum

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 11 inches

Perfect For

• Art history enthusiasts

• California history lovers

• Museum and gallery collectors

• Fans of 19th-century American art

• Landscape and architectural art collectors

Bring home a piece of California's artistic heritage – a must-have for any serious art library!