Experience the rugged splendor of California’s Eastern Sierra with this commanding original 1952 plein air painting of the Alabama Hills by Carter. Capturing the iconic foothills of Mt. Whitney in sweeping detail, this large-scale oil on board composition immerses the viewer in a vast desert landscape beneath rolling clouds and glowing afternoon light.

With masterful tonal shifts and a keen sense of place, Carter brings this legendary Lone Pine terrain to life—an area steeped in cinematic history and natural grandeur. The composition balances open space and painterly detail, making it a striking centerpiece for any collector of Western, California, or landscape art.

Artist: Signed “Carter”
Title: Alabama Hills / Lone Pine, CA
Medium: Oil on board
Date: 1952
Painting Dimensions: 48" W x 36" H
Frame Dimensions: 57" W X 45" H x 2" D
Condition: Excellent original vintage condition
Framing: Solid wood frame.
Provenance: Private collection