Description: George Douglas Brewerton (American, 1827 - 1901), "Early Views of California", 1899, pastel on paper, depicts panoramic view of snow covered hills flanking river, cloud formation encroaching otherwise clear sky, signed and dated LR, Christie's auction label dated Nov. 88 verso, framed and matted under glass, wear consistent with age and use, not examined out of frame, ss: 7 1/2" h. x 26 1/2" w.; frame size: 15 3/4" h. x 35 13/16" w.