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Claire Weist
Bonnie Bill - Tugboat at the Dock in Boston - Seascape in Watercolor on Paper

1955

About the Item

Harbor scene by Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014). The Bonnie Bill is docked along with several other boats. Seagulls circle overhead in a pale sky. The colors in this piece are bold - red boats, rich blue ocean, and dark brown wood on the pier. Signed and dated "C. Patterson Weist 1955" in the lower right corner (the date is covered by the mat) Presented in a new white mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 20"H x 23"W Paper size: 14.25"H x 17.75"W Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014) was an artist known primarily for her watercolor compositions. She won several awards throughout her career, including the jury award for graphics from the Illinois Watercolor Society. Weist was originally from the Boston area and studied at the Massachusetts College of Art and then Harvard. After spending time teaching art and as an illustrator, Weist moved to Crete, Illinois and opened her own studio, where she spent the remainder of her professional career. Education: 1949-50 Lomma, Sweden 1951, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA 1953, B.F.A. Degree, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Work: 1953, Commercial Artist, Vincent Edwards Art Agency, Boston, MA 1954-1957, Art Editor and Illustrator, Baby Post Magazine, New York, NY 1960-1964, Painter and Art Teacher, Lynchburg, VA 1965-1971, Book and Magazine Illustrator, Delafield, WI 1972, Studio, Crete, IL Exhibitions and Memberships: 1971 - Alverno Art Fair, Milwaukee, WI 1971 - Elmwood Plaza Art Fair (Best in Show), Racine WI 1971 - Brookfield Square Winter Art Show (First Place, Watercolors), Waukesha, WI 1973 - Marathon County Historical Museum, Wausau, WI 1982 - Park Forest Art Fair, Park Forest, IL Member, Wisconsin Watercolor Society Member, Kettle Moraine Art Association
  • Creator:
    Claire Weist (1930 - 2014, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Excellent. Paper has little to no tonal ageing. Mat is new.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH82521stDibs: LU54211189462

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