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Central Coast Arts
| An Overview of Art on California's Central Coast - Past and Present. |
Louis Choris, Habitants de
Californie, 1816, watercolor, pen
on paper
Californie, 1816, watercolor, pen
on paper
The earliest paintings of California's Central Coast were produced by artists who
accompanied the exploratory expeditions that visited the Pacific Coast during the early 19th
century.
accompanied the exploratory expeditions that visited the Pacific Coast during the early 19th
century.
The establishment of the
European tradition of easel
painting in California began in
the 1850s during the Gold Rush
era, mostly around various
mining sites. In addition to
documenting the Gold Rush,
artists painted the California
wilderness and images of
native Californians, marine
subjects and early railroading.
European tradition of easel
painting in California began in
the 1850s during the Gold Rush
era, mostly around various
mining sites. In addition to
documenting the Gold Rush,
artists painted the California
wilderness and images of
native Californians, marine
subjects and early railroading.
Francis McComas (United States, b. Tasmania, 1875-1938)
Coastal Landscape, n.d. watercolor on paper
(Monterey Museum of Art)
Coastal Landscape, n.d. watercolor on paper
(Monterey Museum of Art)
The Arts continue to flourish on the beautiful Central Coast. Galleries abound in downtown Morro Bay and Cambria, and
along Highway One through Big Sur. Each community hosts art associations and societies.
The astounding beauty of the area continues to draw artists, photographers and other creative people.
along Highway One through Big Sur. Each community hosts art associations and societies.
The astounding beauty of the area continues to draw artists, photographers and other creative people.
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