Franz Bischoff (Austrian/American, 1864-1929). The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, 1925. Gouache and pencil on paper. 11 x 14...

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Franz Bischoff (Austrian/American, 1864-1929)
The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, 1925
Gouache and pencil on paper
11 x 14-3/4 inches (27.9 x 37.5 cm)
Signed lower right: Franz A. Bischoff
Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed on the reverse: Alamo / San Antonio, Texas / Tuesday + Wed After March 10+11 / 1925 / Franz A. Bischoff

PROVENANCE:
Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Milford, Connecticut, October 20, 2005, lot 252;
Private collection, Connecticut;
Swann Galleries, New York, September 19, 2024, lot 34;
Private collection, Fort Worth.

Franz A. Bischoff (1864-1929) was an Austrian-born American artist celebrated for his china painting and later for his vibrant California landscapes. Educated in applied design and ceramic decoration in Europe, he gained prominence in the United States through his porcelain work before settling in Pasadena, California, in 1906. A founding member of the California Art Club, Bischoff's later paintings of coastal and mountainous landscapes are renowned for their expressive use of color and composition, leaving a lasting impact on California's art scene.


More information about Bischoff, Franz. See also: Franz A. Bischoff Artist.

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