Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey

Although Edgar Payne was chiefly self taught, he became one of America's most significant painters in the early 20th century. A California impressionist, Payne created masterpieces using his innate talents and his love for the natural environment. Best known for his depictions of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Payne also painted the California coast, the American Southwest, as well as the Alps. Learn more about Edgar Payne who has served as an inspiration for generations of landscape painters in Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey.