Saving Paradise

Exhibition open June 16, 2010 and continues through October 23, 2010


In 1906 Smith visited California, which he called “nature’s own paradise of scenic splendor and variety.”  He painted in Los Angeles, then traveled north to Oregon.  Returning to Southern California, he established a studio home in Alhambra, in an area known as “Artists Alley.”  The coastal areas and the sea in its many moods, was a favorite subject for Smith. Smith was best known for his seascapes and Sierra Nevada Mountain views.

Jack Wilkinson Smith (1873-1949)
In The High Sierras, c. 1925
Oil on canvas
28 x 34 inches
Private Collection, Courtesy of The Irvine Museum

Go to Exhibit Press Release


Location:
18881 Von Karman Avenue Ste. 100 (Ground Level)
Irvine, California 92612

Information and Directions: (949) 476-2565
Offices: (949) 476-0294


Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Admission and Free Parking

 

The information and visual material illustrated on these pages is the property of The Irvine Museum and is intended solely for educational use by individuals viewing this site.   Any commercial use or reproduction of this material without the written consent of The Irvine Museum is prohibited.