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Ruth Adele Mysel
"Showgirl"

Circa 1945

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Very well executed watercolor on paper by Ruth Adele Mysel of a beautiful showgirl. Signed lower right. Circa 1940 to 1950. Ruth Adele Mysel was raised in Boston and attended the New England School of Art. She is both an artist and sculptor as well as a published author. In her later years she lived in Charlotte Harbor and Sarasota, Florida. Overall size in nickel plated thin metal frame with mat is 18.5 by 15.25 inches.
  • Creator:
    Ruth Adele Mysel (American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141852813

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