offered is a painting of mission San Juan Capistrano by Santa Barbara artist, Eugene Schmidt (1919-2007). painting on canvas measures 14x18. gold frame measures 21-5/8 x 25-1/2.
the following biography is from askart dot com...
Eugene Schmidt (1919 - 2007) was active/lived in California. Eugene Schmidt is known for Architecture, landmarks.
Biography for Eugene Schmidt submitted by Gary Stanley/ArtSanDiego:
Eugene Schmidt was born in Gladbeck, Westphalia, Germany in 1919. He began his professional artistic training in 1934. He received personal instruction from Artists who has studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. Schmidt also studied art history, stylistic arts, and perspective drawing during his formative years. Schmidt is well known for his almost realistic depictions of California buildings and famous landmarks.
After setting out on his art career he worked in Germany, Italy, Montreal, Canada. He had resided and painted in Santa Barbara, California for over 45 years.
Schmidt's works have been exhibited widely and are in collections throughout the United States and in almost every country in the world. His works are included in the personal collection of Queen Elizabeth II of England.