Description: UP FOR SALE IS THIS ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING SIGNED BY LISTED CALIFORNIA ARTIST ERNEST DONALD CHANDONET.(1923-2012). DEPICTING AN INDIAN CHIEF THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN CATALOGED FROM THE 1930'S - 1940'S THE SIZE IS 9" X 11". AND UNFRAMED. THE CONDITION IS GREAT. SHIPPED IN A LARGE ENVELOPE.05/23/1923 - 04/12/2012 He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Joseph and Olga Chandonet, eldest brother of Lorne P. Chandonet. Ernie began his formal art training at the Winnipeg School of Art and received his B. A., in architecture at University of Manitoba in 1946. The family immigrated to Los Angeles, shortly thereafter, where Ernie practiced architecture and pursued his life long passion for art. Ernie graduated from the Otis School of Art where he studied under renowned English Impressionist Howard Veal. His unique impressionist style was enjoyed by many through his numerous gallery showings. Ernie was active as a member and juror of the artists of the Southwest Guild and Valley Artists Guild. In 1962 Ernie renewed his interest in anthropology and joined the Archaeology team for a two year expedition to Sudanese Nubia, later completing his graduate studies at UCLA. Ernie was subsequently published in the journal of New World Archaeology for his work at the Century Ranch Excavation project. Ernie retired to Encinitas in 1989 and was very active in the community. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #2243 and Optimists International.
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Hawthorne, California
End Time: 2025-01-30T22:17:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed?: Signed
Material: Watercolor
Subject: Architecture & Cityscape
Style: Impressionism
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30")
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Region of Origin: US
