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Edith Elizabeth Tuhner Bruning
"California Poppy" Original Vintage Oil Painting

Mid-20th Century

$1,450
£1,100.23
€1,258.01
CA$2,025.26
A$2,251.81
CHF 1,175.77
MX$27,410.01
NOK 15,002.33
SEK 14,056.46
DKK 9,388.77
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"California Poppy" Original Vintage Oil Painting Like a scientific illustration, Edith Bruning (American, 1899-1961) depicts California Poppies in budding and flowering stages. Bright orange and yellow make up a bouquet with native grasses in hues of brown against a brown background. Signed in the bottom right, "Edith Bruning." Presented in a new cream-colored mat with foam core backing. Original tag included on the back adhered to foam core, as shown in photo. Mat size: 20"H x 16"W Paper size: 12"H x 9"W Image size: 10.88"H x 8.5"W Edith Elizabeth Thunen Bruning (American, 1899-1961) was born in Oroville, CA on July 6, 1899. Bruning studied at Chico State University. After settling in Santa Rosa, she taught school for a few years before her marriage to Wm Bruning. The wild flowers of the Valley of the Moon provided much of her subject matter. She died in Santa Rosa on June 15, 1961. Member: League of American Pen Women. Exh: GGIE, 1939; Worden Gallery (SF), 1939. Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
  • Creator:
    Edith Elizabeth Tuhner Bruning (1899 - 1961, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Artwork is in great condition for its age. Tonal aging and blemishes consistent with age. Tear reinforced with acid-free tissue tape in the top left corner, shown in photograph on verso. Mat is new.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ANS92481stDibs: LU54214804112

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