Warren Rollins, (1861-1962), was born and raised in California. He studied under Virgil Williams at the San Francisco School of Design, eventually becoming the Associate Director of the school. After studying in the East, Rollins moved to San Diego, where he began to paint Indian scenes, basing his work on his travels in the western states.
He exhibited often in Santa Fe, having twenty-five exhibitions between 1916 and 1977. He was known as "The Dean of the Santa Fe Art Colony," and was commissioned for both commercial and consumer pieces, including a portrait of Calamity Jane that hung in the Billings Club until it was destroyed in a fire. He taught at the Palace of the Governors and served as the Santa Fe Art Club's first president. In the 1940s he spent time in Baltimore creating seascapes, predominantly in crayon. He passed away at the age of 100, in Winslow, Arizona.
Warren Eliphalet Rollins (1861-1962)
12"X16"
Oil on Cameo Canvas Board
Modern Custom Frame
Approximately 1955
Due to partial signature, to the lower left of the tree. ("ROLL" is still visible), painting is listed as an attribution to the artist.
Desert Landscape
Excellent Original Condition, No over paints, or restorations
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