Mid Century Southwest Desert Landscape in Oil on Canvas Vast Southwest plein air landscape of a desert scene with mountains, cacti, and other desert plants by California artist C. Gallagher (American, 20th century). The foreground is full of desert life, with a red mountain rising just beyond the basin. Further rows of mountains recede into the distance under a cyan colored sky. Signed "C. Gallagher" and dated "'48" lower right. Displayed in a rustic wood frame. Frame size: 31"H x 44"W Canvas size: 25"H x 38"L.