CARL OSCAR BORG (1879-1947) major California and Southwest artist watercolor landscape painting as-is condition
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Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1930: Item # 1422467
Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1930: Item # 1422467
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
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A watercolor and white gouache painting on paperboard, 10" by 14", unframed, titled on reverse in pencil in old hand "On a Lonely Shore by Carl Oscar Borg". Nearby, another title is crossed out; seems to have read "On a Lonely Hill....". The artist is CARL OSCAR BORG (1879-1947), noted for his California and Southwest works. Borg was born in Sweden into modest circumstances. He showed early talent copying from books and painting houses, but went to London at 20 and was exposed to art currents. By 1901 he was in San Francisco, from which he trekked down the coast to Los Angeles. While there he was mentored by William Wendt. The patron Phoebe Hearst financed his return to Europe for more study. Borg went on to create posters for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which gave him wide recognition. Eventually he became a founding member of Painters Club of Los Angeles and the California Art Club. In the late 1920's he became one of the first art directors working for Hollywood, as he created silent films. Borg was a member of the National Academy and the Salmagundi Club. His paintings of California, Arizona and New Mexico, whether of landscape or figures such as Native Americans and cowboys, can attain large sums at auctions of southwestern art. CONDITION: this work is in poor condition. It is a survivor. The brittle board as broken off completely at lower left, but it can be reattached, as shown. The top left corner is completely missing. The margin at bottom is mostly missing but most of the image area is affected. A creative arched top mat, and reattachment of the lower left, and tight mat along the line at bottom, will see this abused work restored to the art world.