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Lot # G615
System ID # 23427430
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Alice Peters – “Spring Comes to Canyon de Chelly” Oil on Canvas Panel
A skillful rendering of Canyon de Chelly in early spring, this oil painting by Alice Peters (signed lower right) vibrantly captures the interplay of warm sandstone cliffs and fresh canyon floor greenery. Grazing horses add serene life to the desert scene. The reverse is titled and inscribed with Peters’s Las Cruces, New Mexico address, affirming her Southwestern roots.
Artist Background:
Alice Peters was a well-regarded Las Cruces, New Mexico–based painter specializing in regional landscapes and portraiture in oil, acrylic, and pastel. Her works have appeared in regional exhibitions, estate auctions, and local galleries, consistently recognized for their evocative depictions of Southern New Mexico’s terrain and heritage. Examples of her work include acrylic desert scenes and portrait studies—such as “The Red Bud Tree” and “The Wise One”—which often feature her signature, matting, and Las Cruces site notations.
Medium & Signature:
Oil on canvas panel, signed lower right; titled on reverse along with artist’s address.
Framing & Display:
Rustic, distressed wood frame with linen mat, no glass—perfect for enhancing the tactile, natural character of the artwork.
Condition:
Good: paint surface is sound and intact; panel flat; frame structurally solid. No damage noted.
Dimensions:
- Overall: 14" H x 17" W
- Visible: 8.6" H x 11.6" W
