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    JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si...

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    • Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si...
    • Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si...
    • Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si...
    • Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si...
    Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si... Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si... Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si... Paintings, JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922). Bluebonnets at Sunrise. Oil on board. 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm). Si... View More >
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    JULIAN ONDERDONK (American, 1882-1922)
    Bluebonnets at Sunrise
    Oil on board
    13-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (34.3 x 24.1 cm)
    Signed lower right: Julian Onderdonk

    Bluebonnets at Sunrise has the quality of light and atmosphere found in Julian Onderdonk's beautiful depictions of bluebonnets blanketed in mist, as dawn begins to glow on the horizon. Indeed, this painting subject has been rendered in a particularly hazy manner, giving the painting an almost abstract quality, which, when combined with its fairly unusual vertical composition, makes it a very special example of his work.

    "There are bluebonnet paintings, and then there are bluebonnet paintings. Certain Julian Onderdonk paintings transcend the pejorative designations; this is one of those works." -- Michael Grauer, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs/Curator of Art at the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum.

    Julian Onderdonk was a native of San Antonio and the son of the artist Robert Jenkins Onderdonk. In 1901, at the age of nineteen, he moved to New York City and attended several art schools. He then studied plein-air painting with William Merritt Chase at his summer school in Shinecock, New York. After returning home to Texas in 1909, Onderdonk enjoyed considerable success during his lifetime. He became best known for his paintings of bluebonnets, but he also loved to depict the Texas Hill Country in all its incarnations. Unfortunately, he suffered an early death at the age of forty. In 2008, the Dallas Museum of Art held an exhibition entitled "Bluebonnets and Beyond: Julian Onderdonk, American Impressionist," which has further established his work as the most admired and sought-after of the early Texas artists.

    More information about JULIAN ONDERDONK, also known as Onderdonk, Julian, Julian Onderdonk.

    Condition Report*: Faint craquelure throughout, most visble in sky region; scattered minor points on in-painting in sky region; linear line of in-painting along the middle of right vertical edge and an area on the left middle vertical edge; small point of flaking above artist's signature. Framed Dimensions 19.25 X 15.25 Inches
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    November, 2011
    5th Saturday
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