In Memory of Milford Zornes

Thank you to Hal and Marie Baker for the donation of these items.

​Milford Zornes was recognized as a leader in the California Style watercolor movement which began in the early 1930’s. Zornes’ style differed from the traditional use of watercolors in which color was added to detailed pencil drawings. His work is characterized by the application of transparent washes of color to large sheets of paper, allowing the white to show through and define shapes. Zornes’ paintings are represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Library of Congress Collection. You too can own a Milford Zornes masterpiece.

To learn more about Milford Zornes, visit Sasse Museum of Art | Milford Zornes WWI

​NOTE: Hal Baker, the son-in-law of Milford Zornes donated the items for this sale.

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Items available in the auction

Painting - Across the Batten Kill, Vermont

A full sheet watercolor painting that Milford Zornes did in Arlington, Vermont. At one time he did annual workshops there. This piece is beautifully matted and framed. Starting bid $100. Donated by Hal Baker, ​the son-in-law of Milford Zornes.

Pen and Ink Drawing - Barn in Utah

This piece is a 3/4 sheet pen and ink drawing of a barn in Mt. Carmel, Utah. Pat and Milford bought the Maynard Dixon home and studio in Mt Carmel, Utah and moved there in 1966. Many workshops were conducted in the area. ​This piece is beautifully matted and framed. Starting bid $75. Donated by Hal Baker, ​the son-in-law of Milford Zornes.