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Cora W. Best
Bucks County, Country Lane - Mid Century Landscape

1940

About the Item

Beautiful, soft mid-century landscape of a country lane winding through the countryside of Bucks County by Pennsylvania artist Cora W. Best (American, 1874-1958). In the style of her teacher, Walter Emerson Baum. Signed "C.W. Best" lower right. signed to "Cora Best of Buck's County" on verso. Presented in a giltwood frame with linen liner. Image size: 10.5" x 13.25". Cora Best, also known as Cora Best Nicholas, was a Pennsylvania based painter who painted primarily landscapes and traditional country/home subjects. She was a student of the well known landscape painter Walter Emerson Baum, and emulated his painterly impressionistic style. Best died in Ephrata Township, PA, in 1958 at the age of 84.
  • Creator:
    Cora W. Best (1874 - 1958, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Slight age toning to linen liner. Some corner wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-51481stDibs: LU5427787882
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