Bent Franklin Larsen

American
(1882–1970)

Quiet Stream
1958

Oil on canvas
23.875 x 36 in. (60.643 x 91.44 cm)
Museum Permanent Collection
1984.576

In contrast to Moser’s almost fluorescent tones, Larsen employs an earthy, natural palette. Although both paintings seem to be set in a similar landscape and season, Larsen’s seems imbued with calm, while Moser’s is a buzzing celebration of mountain foliage. Larsen lived in many places across state, from Cove to Green River, and was a prolific painter of Utah landscapes.

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• bushes
• grass
• landscape
• mountains
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• tree
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