Signed “H. R. Bloomer” lower right, the signature consistent with known examples by the artist. Executed in mixed media: pastel and graphite, this drawing presents a nearly identical black-and-white interpretation of Bloomer’s oil on canvas “Panning the Yosemite,” which sold at Freeman’s | Hindman in 2024 as part of their Western and Contemporary Native American Art sale (Lot 166). This pastel and graphite version was likely executed by Bloomer either as a preparatory study or as a finished variant, completed before or after the oil painting.Hiram Reynolds Bloomer was an American painter, born in New York, a student of Thomas Hill, and a founding member of the Bohemiam club of San Francisco in 1872. While living in Paris, France he exhibited at the 1877 salon, then returned to the US in 1880 to New York and then moved to California in 1882.Dimensions: Framed 19” x 16.” Sight 10.75” x 8.25”This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $65. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Not examined out of frame.