THOMAS A. McGLYNN (1878-1966)

As sole representatives of the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn we maintain an ongoing exhibition of works by this formative artist. His oeuvre ranges from paintings of sensitive tonalist values to vibrantly colorful impressionist canvases of early California.

They are available at both gallery locations: Carmel and Pacific Grove.

Thomas A. McGlynn (1878-1966)

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Thomas A. McGlynn - "The Cove" - Oil on canvas - 25" x 30" - Estate signature lower right <br>Directly from the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn. Letter of Authenticity to accompany painting.
Thomas A. McGlynn
"The Cove"

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Farm House" - Pastel - 6" x 8" - Retains original Myron Oliver frame. <br> <br>Thomas McGlynn was an early member of the Carmel Art Association, serving twice as President as well as serving on the Board and becoming a lifetime member. <br> <br>His paintings are among the most lyrical of the school of California Luminists. Almost completely a landscapist, his paintings convey the poetry, the sense of majesty and tranquility which he sensed in nature.
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Farm House"

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Winter Light" - Carmel Valley - Oil on canvas - 34" x 36" - Signed lower right <br> <br>From the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn <br>Estate Inv. #166 on reverse stretcher
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Winter Light" - Carmel Valley

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Wendy's House" - Oil on panel - 8 1/4" x 11" - Exhibition label on reverse <br>Directly from the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn <br> <br>In the hills of Duncan Mills along the Russian River... <br> <br>"Wendy's House" was painted and exhibited during the years that McGlynn worked for Arthur Mathews in San Francisco. <br> <br>McGlynn’s initial training began in 1899 where he entered the Mark Hopkins Art Institute- California School of Design in San Francisco, graduating in the same class as his close friend, Armin Hansen. <br> <br>At that school Arthur Mathews became his mentor and later appointed him chief designer for Mathews' Furniture Shop from 1906-18.
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Wendy's House"
c. 1912

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Edge of the Forest" - Oil on canvasboard - 16" x 20" - Signed lower right <br>Signed, titled and with studio address on reverse. <br>Directly from the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn.
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Edge of the Forest"

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Wood Indigo" - Oil on board - 16" x 20" - Signed lower right <br>Signed and titled on reverse <br>Directly from the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn <br> <br>"Wood Indigo" is painted in a much more colorful palette closer to post impressionism and dates from the mid to latter 1930s. The technique incorporates both palette knife and brushwork - very skillfully rendered. There are a lot of nuances in color and texture that can only be appreciated in person.
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Wood Indigo"

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Silhouette" - Oil on masonite - 16" x 20" - Estate signature lower left <br>Titled, Estate Inventory #206 and signed on reverse <br>by Thomas A McGlynn Jr.
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Silhouette"

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Cypress" - Oil on canvasboard - 18" x 16" - Estate signed lower left <br>Titled and signed by the artist on reverse <br>From the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn <br>Estate inventory #205 on reverse
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Thomas A. McGlynn
"Cypress"

Thomas A. McGlynn - "Coast Range Homestead" - Oil on board - 16" x 20" - Estate signature lower right <br>Titled and signed on reverse <br>Directly from the estate of Thomas A. McGlynn
Thomas A. McGlynn
"Coast Range Homestead"