California national park paintings by Topher Straus
California’s national parks
National park artist Topher Straus paints California’s national parks: Yosemite and Half Dome, the river and peaks of Kings Canyon, the Joshua trees of the desert, the steaming ground of Lassen and Zabriskie Point in Death Valley.
“Death Valley is a paradox—severe and stunning, silent and overwhelming. I painted this to hold its wild extremes and shimmering, otherworldly heat.”
TOPHER STRAUS, ON DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
The California national park paintings
Six paintings of five of California’s national parks.
Yosemite National Parkfrom $5,500Granite cliffs and waterfalls in the valley30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 in
Half Domefrom $5,500Half Dome in layered dawn light30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 in, vertical
Kings Canyon National Parkfrom $2,700River, forest and bold peaks in the Sierra Nevada18 × 36 in to 42 × 84 in
Joshua Tree National Parkfrom $2,700Joshua trees in golden grass under the desert sun18 × 36 in to 42 × 84 in, vertical
Lassen Volcanic National Parkfrom $2,700Steaming ground and rugged volcanic peaks18 × 36 in to 42 × 84 in
Death Valley National Parkfrom $2,700The banded hills of Zabriskie Point at dusk30 × 60 in to 60 × 120 in
Where each painting stands
Every painting begins with a real place in the parks.
The Sierra Nevada
Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Kings Canyon National Park. More on Yosemite.
The desert
Joshua Tree National Park and Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park.
The volcanic north
Steaming ground and peaks in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
About California’s national parks
California has nine national parks, more than any other state. Yosemite and Kings Canyon hold the granite and deep canyons of the Sierra Nevada; Joshua Tree sits where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet; Death Valley is the hottest and lowest place in North America; and Lassen Volcanic is one of the few places on Earth with all four types of volcano.
See the work
Grand Teton National Park
Topher’s work is on permanent display at the Grand Teton National Park visitor center through 2042.
Giving back
A share of proceeds goes to organizations that protect the landscapes Topher paints. He has raised more than $200,000 for them so far.
A private viewing
Topher arranges private viewings for collectors, at his studio in Golden, Colorado or by appointment.
Arrange a private viewingSizes, editions and how each painting is made: collecting a Topher Straus painting.
Questions collectors ask
Which California national parks has Topher painted?
Yosemite (twice, including Half Dome), Kings Canyon, Joshua Tree, Lassen Volcanic and Death Valley.
Where can I see the work in California?
bG Gallery in Santa Monica represents Topher in California. He also arranges private viewings by appointment.
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