Reveau Mott Bassett (1897-1981)
Geese at Little Sandy, 1955
oil on canvas
25 x 30.25 inches
32.75 x 37.5 inches (frame)
signed lower right: Reveau Bassett '55

Born in Dallas, Texas, Reveau Bassett began his arts education sketching alongside Frank Reaugh from age twelve and later studied under notable mentors including Charles Courtney Curran, William Robinson Leigh, and Joseph Pennell. He further honed his craft at the Art Students League of New York and Grand Central Art Galleries under George Pearce Ennis. Bassett’s paintings, often featuring migratory birds, spanned Texas and New Mexico and were exhibited at prestigious venues including the National Academy of Design. Notably, he contributed to Eugene Savage’s Texas history mural at the 1936 Centennial Exposition and later became the Director of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. He passed away in Dallas after a lifelong commitment to art and education.

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