Larry Horowitz "Paintings 2013" (2013)

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he more I paint, the more I realize that my work has a lot to do with intimacy and man’s reflective relationship with nature.

– Larry Horowitz

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Tranquil Cove Sunset (detail) 2013 – see page 47 IMAGE : Whalebone (detail) 2013 – see page 10 –11 3

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FRANKLIN BOWLES GALLERIES San Fr ancisco / New York IMAGE :

Zen Forest (detail)

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Foreword

After almost 40 years in the art business, Franklin Bowles Galleries is embracing the 21st Century by premiering our first online catalog! I think you will truly enjoy “clicking” through the pages to see the exceptional collection of new work that my longtime friend, Larry Horowitz, has created for us.

Alissa Horowitz and Victor Lazaro

Earlier this month, the Horowitz family and another important artistic family, that of Claude and Margot Lazar, were joined in marriage. Alissa Horowitz and Victor Lazaro were married on Cape Cod in the historic town of Wellfleet. The Horowitz family has long had a summer home there and Larry has used the surrounding environs as inspiration for many of his memorable paintings over the years. Recently, Deborah Forman, a journalist and art historian, included Larry’s work in a beautiful book of Cape Cod artists titled, Images of Land and Sea. For over a century, artists have been drawn to this region, attracted by the spectacular land and seascapes.

As an artist, Larry has always been open to new ideas; he’s exceptional in his willingness to stretch beyond his comfort zone and constantly explore new artistic techniques. In this exhibition, Larry has given us an enticing new medium, which I particularly love -- a series of hand-made books of watercolors depicting the California coast. They were created while he was on one of his infamous road trips, traveling south down Route 1 from San Francisco to San Diego. The presentation is charming, and the watercolors themselves are This new book of Cape Cod artists includes work by Larry Horowitz

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Summer Flower Garden (detail) 2012 – see page 33

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loosely painted and form a lovely travel diary. Artist’s books have been made since the early 1800s and are coveted by discretionary collectors; the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco was Handmade watercolor book depicting the California coast the recent recipient of the David and Reva Logan collection of 300 modern art books. In addition, Larry has tried an interesting new format which we have used on our invitation. Larry tells me that these oval compositions are designed to lead the viewer’s eye in a circular motion around the canvas rather than fix on a single point.

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Larry Horowitz has always shunned the industrial in favor of bucolic or agrarian subjects. He has noted: “The more I paint, the more I realize that my work has a lot to do with intimacy and man’s reflective relationship with nature.” He often defines that relationship through the use of light which he manipulates to create tone and mood. In Secret Beach, his subject is a beach and trees, but the focus and feel are of the full daylight, diffused through the humid atmosphere of the coast. One not only sees the beach, one feels it.

This is true of all his work. Horowitz allows us to experience with him our relationship to nature. His motto could be, “have paintbrush, will travel,” and I, for one, am grateful to be along for the ride!

Franklin Bowles

Secret Beach (detail) 2013 – see page 20

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Dune Grasses (detail) 2013 – see page 59

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his painting is a subject I have depicted many times.

After years of study, I have distilled its essence to the most important elements: the setting sun silhouetted by a copse of trees reflected in still waters creates a strong sense of emotional intimacy. – Larry Horowitz

Whalebone 2013 oil on canvas 52 x 72 in.

Zen Forest 2012 oil on canvas 30 x 40 in.

Artist's Backyard 2013 oil on canvas 32 x 42 in.

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Woods 2013 oil on canvas 36 x 52 in.

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Setting Sun 2012 oil on canvas 36 x 52 in

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Field of Daisies 2012 oil on canvas 36 x 48 in.

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Horseleach Pond 2013 watercolor 14 x 31 in.

Summer Flowers 2013 watercolor 20 x 36 in.

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Majestic Fall 2012 oil on canvas 39 x 99 in.

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Coastal Village 2012 oil on canvas 14 x 44 in.

Secret Beach 2013 watercolor 8 x 43 in.

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ne day I decided to remove the four corners from a painting to see what the overall effect would be.

These oval compositions are designed to lead the viewer’s eye in a circular motion around the canvas rather than fix on a single point. – Larry Horowitz

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Pacific Grove Oval 2013 oil on canvas 30 x 36 in.

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Fall on Hazens Notch 2012 oil on canvas 24 x 78 in.

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Aurora, Maine 2012 oil on canvas 45 x 57 in.

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Metzner House 2013 oil on canvas 26 x 51 in.

Winter Evening 2013 oil on canvas 24 x 46 in.

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Landing Sunrise 2013 watercolor 6 x 45 in.

Pamet 2013 watercolor 10 x 46 in.

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Crashing Surf, Big Sur 2012 oil on canvas 36 x 22 in.

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Lone Cypress 2013 oil on canvas 36 x 52 in.

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Snowy Shadows 2013 oil on canvas 34 x 52 in.

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Summer Flower Garden 2012 oil on canvas 26 x 32 in.

George Washington Slept Here 2012 oil on canvas 29 x 39 in.

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Provincetown Sunset Oval 2013 oil on canvas 42 x 48 in.

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La Jolla 2013 oil on canvas 46 x 57 in.

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Wild flowers, Central Coast 2012 oil on canvas 30 x 40 in.

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Dappled Sunlight in the Woods 2013 oil on canvas 76 x 77 in.

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Dairy Farm Panorama 2013 watercolor 6 x 46 in.

Pacific Grove Panorama 2012 oil on canvas 20 x 52 in.

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Marsh Beyond the Trees 2012 oil on canvas 45 x 57 in.

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Fishing Dock Reflections 2013 oil on canvas 27 x 31 in.

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Horseleach Pond Through the Trees 2012 oil on canvas 32 x 33 in.

Pure Waters 2012 oil on canvas 30 x 39 in.

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Higgins Notch 2013 oil on canvas 45 x 57 in.

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Tranquil Cove Sunset 2013 oil on canvas 58 x 76 in.

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Children at the Water's Edge 2012 oil on canvas 28 x 38 in.

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Low Tide, La Jolla 2013 oil on canvas 36 x 41 in.

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First Beach Day 2013 oil on canvas 24 x 36 in.

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Beach Oval 2013 oil on canvas 36 x 42 in.

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Pebble Beach Cove 2013

oil on canvas 21 x 27 in.

Laguna Rocks 2012 oil on canvas 20 x 26 in.

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Chequessett Yacht Club 2013 oil on canvas 28 x 32 in.

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Sailboat Cove 2013 oil on canvas 22 x 52 in.

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Pamet Panorama 2013 oil on canvas 14 x 63 in.

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Aurora Farm 2013 oil on canvas 36 x 78 in.

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Spring Field 2012 oil on canvas 38 x 54 in.

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Dune Grasses 2013 oil on canvas 24 x 31 in.

Path 2013 oil on canvas 26 x 37 in.

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Uncle Tim's Walk 2009 –11 oil on canvas 12 x 58 in.

Yellow Field Farm 2012 oil on canvas 18 x 58 in.

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The Cottage 2005 –11 oil on canvas 50 x 12 in.

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Weather Shift 2012 oil on canvas 30 x 22 in.

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Summer Night 2012 oil on canvas 10 x 68 in.

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Fiery Oak 2013 oil on canvas 21 x 16 in.

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Nocturne, Sailboats at Anchor 2013 oil on canvas 38 x 50 in.

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Morning, Paine Hollow 2013 oil on canvas 44 x 63 in.

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Little Boat 2013 oil on canvas 22 x 29 in.

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Autumn Trees 2013 oil on canvas 25 x 16 in.

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Colorful Umbrellas 2012 oil on canvas 24 x 30 in.

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Maine Sunset 2013 oil on canvas 42 x 72 in.

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Handmade Watercolor Books An artist’s journey painting the California coast 2013 watercolors 16.5 x 26 in. (closed book)

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For more information on these handmade books, contact your Art Consultant or the Gallery 71

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Cover:

Whalebone (detail)

2-3:

Tranquil Cove Sunset (detail)

4-5:

Zen Forest (detail)

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Summer Flower Garden (detail)

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Forward

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Secret Beach (detail)

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Dune Grasses (detail)

10-11:

Whalebone

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Zen Garden

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Artist’s Backyard

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Woods

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Setting Sun

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Field of Daisies

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Artist Photos

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Horseleach Pond

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Summer Flowers

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Majestic Fall

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Coastal Village

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Secret Beach

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Quote by Larry

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Pacific Grove Oval

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Fall on Hazens Notch

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Aurora, Maine

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Metzner House

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Landing Sunrise

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The Pamet

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Crashing Surf, Big Sur

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Lone Cypress

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Snowy Shadows

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Summer Flower Garden

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George Washington Slept Here

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Provincetown Sunset Oval

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La Jolla

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Wild Flowers, Central Coast

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Index

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Fishing Dock Reflections

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Horseleach Pond through the Trees

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Pure Waters

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Higgins Notch

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Tranquil Cove Sunset

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Children at the Water’s Edge

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Low Tide, La Jolla

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First Beach Day

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Beach Oval

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Pebble Beach Cove

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Laguna Rocks

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Chequessett Yacht Club

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Sailboat Cove

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Pamet Panorama

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Aurora Farm

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Spring Field

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Dune Grasses

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Path

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The Cottage

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Uncle Tim’s Walk

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Yellow Field Farm

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Weather Shift

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Summer Night

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Fiery Oak

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Nocturne, Sailboats at Anchor

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Morning, Paine Hollow

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Little Boat

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Autumn Trees

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Colorful Umbrellas

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Maine Sunset

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Handmade Water Color Books: San Francisco, Half Moon Bay to Monterrey, Big Sur to Malibu, Newport Beach to San Diego

Dappled Sunlight in the Woods

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Late Fall Tree

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Diary Farm Panorama

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Index

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Pacific Grove Panorama

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Laguna Rock (detail)

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Marsh Beyond the Trees

Back cover:

Pacific Grove Oval (detail)

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PROJECT MANAGERS :

Stacey Bellis / Emilee Enders

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