Carl J. Smith - Sunset 16" x 20"

Carl J Smith (b. 1928)
Sunset, n.d.

Oil on canvas
Canvas: 16” x 20”
Frame: 23.5” x 27”

Signed Lower Right: Carl J. Smith
Verso: “SUNSET”

The sun sets over a vast desert, where a distant rock formation—silhouetted against the fading light—serves as a poignant reminder of the desolate terrain. A lone figure and his horse rest by the campfire, evoking a palpable sense of isolation and introspection. The impressionistic brushwork and muted colors lend an ethereal quality to the painting, conjuring a dreamlike atmosphere that draws the viewer into this world of solitude and contemplation.

Provenance:
March in Montana, 36^th Annual March in Montana Auction, March 17, 2023, Lot 301
Private Collection, Utah