#396 Jensen Farm 3 #396
by William Lum
Title
#396 Jensen Farm 3 #396
Artist
William Lum
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
The Lincoln Plein Air group was invited to paint at the Jensen Ranch in Wheatland, California. When I arrived that morning, I saw Jill Jensen walking down the long driveway to the mail box. I thought the scene would make a good painting. The Sierra Foothills are in the distance to the east. The ranch has cattle but they also have a few goats, a horse, two cats, chickens, and a barn owl for their barn. I’ve painted about a half dozen paintings on this ranch. It was nice that the Jensens gave us access to their property for painting. Jill is an oil painter and also participates in the Lincoln plein air outings.
At the time of Wheatland’s incorporation in 1874, the population was 900, of which 300 were Chinese. Most Chinese came to work on the railroad and service industries (laundries, restaurants, etc.) and later were employed as hop workers. A thriving Chinatown existed from the 1860’s through the early 20th century, when anti-Chinese sentiment forced its relocation several times.
Another significant event in Wheatland’s history was the inauguration of Mayor Edward P. Duplex in 1888. Mayor Duplex was the first African-American man to be elected mayor of a western United States city. His barbershop still stands today on Main Street in downtown.
This 22” X 15” watercolor was painted on Arches, 140 lb, rough paper.
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September 27th, 2019
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