William Earl Daniels (1908-1995) - Torero

Author: William Earl Daniels (1908-1995).
Title: Torero
Dimensions: 52 x 41; 62 x 53 x 4.5 cm. with frame. Weight: 3.4 kg.
Medium: oil on gessoed canvas board
Hand-signed: "WmE Daniels".
Good condition.
Behind the gessoed board there is a backing board to protect it from possible moisture.

William Earl Daniels (1908–1995) was a prolific American painter and art director, best known for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes of northern California.

Biography and career
Origin: Born in Ohio, where he won various art contests and scholarships in his youth.
Early Career: At 17 he began a full-time career as a commercial artist in Pennsylvania, taking commissions in cities such as New York, Chicago, and parts of Canada.
California Settlement: In 1935 he moved to San Francisco to work as an art director. Fascinated by the area's geography, he began painting in oil on canvas.
Exhibition Activity: He actively exhibited throughout his life in galleries in San Francisco, Los Altos, San Diego, and Santa Cruz.

Style and Theme
.His work is valued for capturing the living vitality of the California landscape before major urban development. Recurring subjects include:
. Architectural Landmarks: The Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
. Nature: Coastal landscapes, seascapes with surf, and boats of the era.
.Technique: Noted for prominent use of color and a style that documented the evolution of the San Francisco Bay.
Currently, his works are primarily in private collections of families and companies that originally commissioned them, though they occasionally appear at specialized art auctions."