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Anna Richards Brewster Art

American, 1870-1952
Anna Richards Brewster (1870–1952) was an accomplished American artist born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her artistic lineage included a poet-playwright mother and a landscape painter father. She studied at Cowles Art School in Boston and under William Merritt Chase and John LaFarge in New York. Notably, she won the Dodge Prize from the National Academy in 1890. Brewster's creative journey led her to Europe, where she painted alongside her father and studied in Paris. Settling in London in 1896, she exhibited at the Royal Academy and illustrated various publications. In 1905, she married and traveled extensively with her husband, further inspiring her art. Despite personal tragedy, including the loss of her son, Brewster continued to contribute to the artistic community. She was a founding member of the Scarsdale Art Association and created notable commissions, including a Red Cross poster during WWI. Brewster's legacy was revived posthumously, with exhibitions at prestigious institutions and growing interest in her work. She passed away in 1952, leaving a diverse body of art encompassing paintings, sculptures, and illustrations. Today, her contributions to late Victorian and early 20th-century art, particularly as a successful international woman artist, continue to gain appreciation and recognition.
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"The View Of Jerusalem" 19th-century Realism Orientalist Oil on Panel
By Anna Richards Brewster
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Fl. AB Levy Gallery, October, 2019 Description: Experience the captivating artistry of Anna Richards Brewster (1870...
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Early 1900s Realist Anna Richards Brewster Art

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Gulf of Corinth Scene
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Gulf of Corinth Oil on canvas, April 1912 Signed by the artist lower left; titled by the artist lower right (see photos) Image size: 5 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches Frame size: 9 x 16 3/4 inc...
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1910s American Impressionist Anna Richards Brewster Art

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Oil

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