John Edward "Jack" Otterson was born in Pennsylvania on Aug. 25, 1905. Otterson earned a B.F.A. from Yale University and then served as an associate artist on a mural at the Empire State Building. From 1932-42 he worked in Hollywood as an art director for various movie studios.
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Signed By | John Otterson |
| Size | Large |
| Signed | Yes |
| Period | Post-War (1940-1970) |
| Material | Canvas |
| Item Length | 33.5 in |
| Framing | Framed |
| Region Of Origin | California, USA |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Type | Painting |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Item Height | 45.5 in |
| Theme | Art, Nature |
| Style | Abstract |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Production Technique | Oil Painting |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Culture | American |
| Item Width | 1.5 in |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Time Period Produced | 1950-1959 |
What stands out about this painting is the way the canvas material holds the brushstrokes and texture.