lawrence-mazzanovich-nc-1871-1959-blue-ridge-mountain-landscape
Lot 4035
Lawrence Mazzanovich (NC, 1871-1959), Blue Ridge Mountain Landscape
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Gouache on cardboard, pencil signed at lower right, framed below glass.

Board 12 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.; Frame dimensions 18 1/8 x 16 in.

From the Collection of Wayne Morrison, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Lawrence Mazzanovich was an American landscape painter known for his contributions to the American Impressionist movement. Born to immigrant parents aboard a ship off the coast of California, he later settled in Chicago, where he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1902, Mazzanovich married and moved to Paris for further artistic development, immersing himself in the art colonies of Fontainebleau, Moret-sur-Loing, and Giverny.

Upon returning to the United States in 1909, Mazzanovich joined the art colony in Westport, Connecticut, where he developed a distinctive style that combined tonalism with vibrant impressionist techniques. In 1923, seeking new inspiration, Mazzanovich relocated to Tryon, North Carolina, where he continued to paint until his death in 1959. His works are celebrated for their luminous depictions of the American landscape, capturing the subtleties of light and color.

Toning an slight matburn to the board.