G. Harvey (1933-2017)
Foothills of the Tetons
oil on canvas
16 x 12 inches
23.75 x 20.5 inches (frame)
signed lower right: G. Harvey
verso: titled and signed

“When I painted pure landscapes years ago, I tended to show them during bright daylight conditions. Over the years, I’ve come to enjoy the moodier times of the day, particularly twilight, those brief minutes when the afterglow of sunset reflects off mountains or in the mists giving a scene an almost ethereal mystery. The effect of twilight on the landscape is particularly striking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I set scenes of riders with the Grand Teton Mountains behind them. But the light in Jackson changes so quickly and dramatically that recording twilight effects invariably necessitates relying on your memory, you can’t just sketch it quick enough and no camera lens captures the delicate shimmer of pink that bounces off snow and clouds. I’ve got a lot of respect for the early mountain men and cowboys who trailblazed through the Jackson Hole area during the 19th century when no roads or maps provided them direction.” - G. Harvey

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, there is no evidence of restoration or inpainting.