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Harold Vincent Skene
Ghost Town, Prospector & Mule, Abandoned Buildings, Mining Town with Mountains

1963

About the Item

'Ghost Town' is a vintage painting with a lone Prospector with his pack mule standing in the ruins of an abandoned mining town, probably set in Colorado, set within a Mountain landscape with late summer, early autumn foliage by Harold Skene (1883-1978). Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, titled and dated by the artist verso. Colors include blue, green, golden yellow, pink, red, brown and white. Oil on board. Presented in a gold tone frame with antique finish, outer dimensions measure 29 x 35 x ⅞ inches. Image size is 24 ¼ x 30 inches. Expedited and International shipping is available - please contact us for a quote. A native of Massachusetts, Harold Vincent Skene graduated from Harvard University School of Architecture in 1906. After relocating to Colorado, he studied at the Denver Art Academy, the Broadmoor Art Academy and served as an assistant to artist, Allen Tupper True.
  • Creator:
    Harold Vincent Skene (1883 - 1978, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good to excellent vintage condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-226291stDibs: LU2737820132
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