Watching from the Housetops #1

by Maynard Dixon

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Watching from the Housetops #1

Artist

Maynard Dixon

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Painting - Watercolor

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Maynard Dixon was an American artist born in 1875 in Fresno, California. He is best known for his paintings of the American West during the early 20th century.

Dixon was a self-taught artist who began his career as a commercial illustrator. He later turned his attention to painting and quickly gained a reputation for his vivid depictions of the American West. His paintings often featured rugged landscapes, cowboys, Native Americans, and other iconic images of the frontier.

Dixon was a member of the Taos Society of Artists, a group of painters who settled in the artistic community of Taos, New Mexico. He spent much of his career there, painting scenes of the American West and the people who lived there.

Dixon's work was well-regarded in his time, and he was considered one of the foremost painters of the American West. His paintings were exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States, and he received numerous awards and accolades for his work.

Today, Dixon is remembered as one of the most important painters of the American West. His paintings continue to inspire and captivate audiences with their vivid depictions of the region's natural beauty and its unique cultural heritage.

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May 3rd, 2023

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