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Charlotte Morton
'Spring Flowers', Kansas, Carmel Art Association, Pratt Institute, AIC, ASL

Circa 1955

About the Item

Signed lower right, 'Charlotte A. Morton' (American, 1885-1974) and painted circa 1955. A sensitive study of various blossoms including geraniums, lupin and catmint. A landscape painter and teacher, Charlotte Augusta Morton graduated from Kansas State College before continuing her education at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Art Students League of New York and the Pratt Institute. After moving to California and attending Stanford University where she received her Masters in Education, Morton taught at San Jose State College before moving to Monterey and joining the Carmel Art Association. Reference: Susan Craig, "Biographical Dictionary of Kansas Artists (active before 1945)"; Kovinick, Phil and Marian Yoshiki-Kovinick. An Encyclopedia of Women Artists of the American West. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1998.; AskArt; Dawdy 3: Dawdy, Doris Ostrander. Artists of the American West: A Biographical Dictionary. Volume 3. Chicago: Swallow Press, 1985.; Stanford University. Alumni Directory and Ten-Year Book, Volume 3. 1921; et al.
  • Creator:
    Charlotte Morton (1885 - 1974, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.13 in (38.44 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    minor surface marks, minor age-toning; unframed.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3443091873

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