Will Sparks (1862-1937). Will Sparks (1862-1937 San Francisco, CA), Colonnade, Palace of Fine Arts, Pan-Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco, CA. 1915, signed lower right: Will Sparks, oil

reverie oakland museum exposition california twilight tonalist international laguna painting panama-pacific francisco 1890-1930 sparks 1915 1862-1937 jones reproduced fine 1995 palace colonnade exhibition ppie arts work showcasing pan-pacific fascination scenes artists abstract research book company right exhibited chosen canvas february-october artist's opening chapter shrinkage craquelure signed produced important example series ability oils considered post-cards carried miniature light lower works capture dramatic lighting reveal particular combine effects natural artificial sources secretary organization known artistic structures housed excellence crocker printing world hailey w.p.a project 2874 galleries carmel private collection stable paint particularly blacklight evidence restoration nocturnal paintings prior world's trotter angeles visual building note setting sparks's shortly treasures provenance acquired condition foreground literature illustrated