Ralph Love (1907-1992)
Untitled (Mountain Lake), c. 1957-1960s
Oil on canvas board
Board: 28” x 22”
Frame: 36” x 29.25”
Signed Lower Left: LOVE
Verso: Inscribed: “I, Lee Love Youngman, daughter of Ralph Love, authenticate this painting as an original Ralph Love, Painted 1957 or 1960’s.” / Lee Love Youngman
With its crystalline surface and smooth shoreline set against rugged brown cliffs, Ralph Love's Untitled (Mountain Lake) immerses the viewer in its serene beauty. The grandeur of the snow-capped mountains in the background, coupled with the rolling clouds overhead, creates a sense of expansiveness and awe. The cool tones of the painting lend an ethereal quality, evoking a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. This piece beckons the viewer to linger, to contemplate the majesty of nature, and to appreciate the artistry of the masterful painter.
Provenance:
Clars Auction Gallery, March 22nd 2020 Art, Furniture, Asian & Jewelry Auction, March 22, 2022, lor 7133
Clars Auction Gallery, April 19 Furniture, Art, Jewelry & Asian Auction, April 19, 2020, Lot 2188
Private Collection, Utah
