Lot # 59 - Title: Untitled Mountain Landscape — Byron Birdsall, Orig. Watercolor

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 08-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 15-Jun-2026 7:58:00 PM
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Description :

This original watercolor by Byron Birdsall features a serene, circular landscape composition with a distant snow‑capped peak rising above calm water and a stand of trees in the foreground. Soft gradients of blue, gray, and warm earth tones create a quiet, meditative atmosphere, while Birdsall’s controlled washes and simplified forms emphasize clarity and balance. The restrained palette and elegant framing give the piece a refined, contemplative presence characteristic of Birdsall’s later work.

Artist Bio — Byron Birdsall (1937–2016)

Byron Birdsall was one of Alaska’s most celebrated watercolorists and printmakers, known for his luminous landscapes, wildlife studies, and architectural scenes. Born in Arizona and later based in Anchorage, he developed a distinctive style defined by simplified forms, strong silhouettes, and atmospheric color fields that capture the clarity and grandeur of northern environments.

Birdsall studied at Whitman College and the University of Washington, where he trained in education and art. Before becoming a full‑time artist, he worked as a teacher and advertising executive—backgrounds that shaped his disciplined composition and graphic precision.

His work has been widely exhibited throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, including:

  • Anchorage Museum exhibitions

  • Alaska House Gallery (Fairbanks)

  • Kennecott Gallery (Anchorage)

  • Numerous regional art festivals, commissions, and public projects

Birdsall’s paintings and prints are held in private, corporate, and public collections worldwide, valued for their clarity, warmth, and iconic representation of Alaskan landscapes.



17.5 T X 17.5


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