Whispering Sands at La Jolla California circa 1895 Photo Print

This Premium Satin Photo Paper poster print features a restored copy of Whispering Sands at La Jolla, California, circa 1895 by Alson Skinner Clark, 1876-1949, American, oil on canvas. Soft hues of blue and sandy beige depict a serene La Jolla beach with gentle waves meeting the shore. Along the coastline, a few people are seen enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the seaside. Alson Skinner Clark (March 25, 1876 – March 23, 1949) was an American Impressionist painter best remembered for his landscapes. He was also a photographer, plein air painter, art educator and muralist. On March 25, 1876, he was born in Chicago, Illinois to a wealthy family. He showed early artistic talent and by age 11 he was taking art classes at Art Institute of Chicago. His art education included training at the Académie Julian (1899). In addition he studied in the atelier of William Merritt Chase and Chase School of Art and Académie Carmen with James McNeill Whistler.