American WPA Oil painting High Desert Landscape Pacific Northwest Oregon by Arthur Runquist, Circa 1942 Mid-Century Modern Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) first studied

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) first studied medicine before turning to art

the round tilt-top attached to a 'birdcage' so it can be turned 360 degrees when in the down position

with a particular emphasis on the portrayal of women

The painting signed and dated by the artist lower left

American WPA Oil painting High Desert Landscape Pacific Northwest Oregon by Arthur Runquist, Circa 1942 Mid-Century Modern Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) first studiedA very good Impressionist oil painting of the Oregon High Desert by the celebrated Pacific Northwest WPA artist Arthur Runquist (1891 1971), circa 1942. Arthur Runquist was at the forefront of Northwest art from 1920 onwards, this landscape is an exemplary work from the early 1940s. This landscape was sold in the early 1990s by the revered Portland gallery of Laura Russo. The painting is housed in gilded hardwood frame, condition is excellent, this