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Theodore Ernest LangguthChina Town San Francisco 1896 - Watercolor on Paper1914
1914
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China Town San Francisco 1896 - Watercolor on Paper
A vintage watercolor by Theodore Ernest Langguth (German-American, 1861-1952). Presented in a rustic giltwood frame. Signed "T. Langguth" lower right. Watercolor circa 1920-30. Image: 12.5"H x 8.5"W. Painted from the photograph by Arnold Genthe dated 1896. Image of the photograph is an example and is not included in the sale.
Born in Germany on Dec. 15, 1861. Langguth had a studio in Paris during the 1880s. In 1889 he arrived in San Francisco where he advertised as a portrait painter. In 1893 he joined the art department at the Examiner newspaper as an engraver and headed that department for 40 years. After the earthquake of 1906, he moved across the bay to Berkeley into a home at 101 Parkside Drive where he remained until his death on May 30, 1952. Exh: SF Newspaper Artists, 1903. (Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940")
- Creator:Theodore Ernest Langguth (1861 - 1952, American)
- Creation Year:1914
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Condition:Normal age toning to paper.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: JT-j50341stDibs: LU5422921441
Theodore Ernest Langguth
Theodore Ernest Langguth was born in Germany in 1861. He had a studio in Paris during the 1880s. In 1889, Langguth arrived in San Francisco, where he advertised as a portrait painter. In 1893, he joined the art department at the Examiner newspaper as an engraver and headed that department for 40 years. After the earthquake of 1906, he moved across the bay to Berkeley into a home at 101 Parkside Drive, where he remained until his death in 1952. Langguth exhibited at SF Newspaper Artists, 1903.
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