Desert Light- Victor C Anderson (1882-1937) Oil on Canvas

This painting is called "Desert Light" – Franklin Mountain, and its dimensions are 10×13.5in. (in frame 18x22in.). It is dated 1929 to the right of Victor C. Anderson's signature on the bottom left of the painting. 

On the back of the picture:

BOARD – FAVOR, RUSK & CO.'S

"DESERT LIGHT" – FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN

LUCY HOWE

"MOTHERS EASTER PRESENT VICTOR"

This painting is an excellent addition to any collection of Western Americana art, as well as an important addition to any fine art collection. The stunning yet simplistic work of Victor Coleman Anderson brings to life the turn of the 20th century and with it the culture and modest attitude of early American homesteading lifestyle.

10"x13.5" in frame 18"x22"

Victor C. Anderson (1882-1937) was an American painter and illustrator, primarily known for his rural life scenes and landscapes. His works were featured in "Life" and other magazines of the 20th century. His scenes of homespun rural life and landscapes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were popular nationally.

Auction Records of paintings by Victor C. Anderson include $33,600 (Aug. 2017, Case Antiques) and $21,250 (Apr. 2013, Heritage Auctions) while small size paintings have gathered $11,500 (15x11in., Jun. 2008, Old West Event) and $7,760 (7.5×9.5in., Jul. 2002, Barridoff Galleries).