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Marie English Williams
California Golden Poppies and Blue Oaks - Rural Landscape in Watercolor on Paper

1920s

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Golden Flowers and Blue Oaks - California Rural Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Vibrant landscape by listed California artist Marie Williams (American, 1878-1969). Yellow flowers cover a field along a path in a rural area of California. The path runs along a fence into the distance over the crest of the hill. There are lush blue-green trees at the horizon, stretching out into the sky. Signed "Marie English Williams" in the lower right corner. Presented in a wood frame with a white mat. Frame size: 20.5"H x 24.25"W Image size: 9.5"H x 13"W Marie English Williams (American, 1878-1969) spent most of her life in Vallejo and Kelseyville, CA. She studied with Charles H. Robinson while she spent time in Morrow Bay. She passed away in Kelseyville in 1969. Exh: Morrow Art Gallery, 1934; California State Fair, 1934; Bay Region AA, 1935; Santa Cruz Art League, 1938. Vallejo artist who visited Morro Bay in the springs of 1934 and 1935. “…returned to their home this week after several months’ stay at Morro Bay. During their stay here, Mrs. Williams joined the group of local artists and spent much time painting. She also entered one of her paintings in the recent exhibit at the Morro Art Gallery. Mrs. Williams enrolled under the tutoring of Charles H. Robinson, while in Morro. Her work is listed under the name of Marie Williams. Mr. Williams thoroughly enjoyed outings on the bay and spent much of his time fishing. Both were very much enthused with Morro Bay and vicinity and are planning to return before long for an indefinite stay.” per “Artist Visitor Plans Return for Longer Stay,” Sun, March 2, 1934, p. 3. Source: Nancy Dustin Wall Moure, MORRO BAY (including LOS OSOS, BAYWOOD PARK and CAYUCOS) ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY BEFORE 1960 (Publications in [Southern] California Art, vol. 13, no. I), Los Angeles: Dustin Publications, 2016.
  • Creator:
    Marie English Williams (1878 - 1969, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1920s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Age toning to paper, as expected for a piece of this age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH85341stDibs: LU54212124162

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