Glenora Richards was a member of the American Society of Miniature Painters, and won the National Association of Women Artists' medal of honor for her work in 1953. She began her career studying at the Cleveland School of Art and her work has been widely exhibited in Philadelphia and New York. Glenora Richards was born in 1909 in New London, Ohio. Her parents were Bertha and Tracy Case. She attended high school in Litchfield, Ohio, where she played the violin. She studied art at the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) in the 1920s. She met her husband, Walter DuBois Richards, also a student at the CIA, while she was sketching at a department store. The couple married and moved to New York City. In 1941, the family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut, where she lived until just before she died in 2009. Richards painted miniature portraits and designed postage stamps. In 1953, she was awarded the medal of honor by the National Association of Women Artists and The National Association of Women Artists Prize at the organization's 1962 Annual Exhibition. Her miniature portrait of the prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay was the basis for a U.S. postage stamp, issued in 1981. She also designed a postage stamp to commemorate Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a U.S. Army surgeon who was the first woman to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Richards died in 2009. She continued to paint and upon her death, she was the last surviving member of the American Society of Miniature Painters.
Brown teapot surrounded by red onions on Yellow background
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of a bronze teapot with red onions is a unique work of art. Glenora Rich...
Watercolor
$795
H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century Pink Roses Floral Bouquet Still Life Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant mid-century watercolor still-life of bright pink roses with petals falling on the table by Celia B. Michelena (American/Mexican, 1910-2006). Signed "Ce...
Paper, Watercolor
$8,500
H 27 in W 46 in D 2 in
Machine Age Industrial WPA Era American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age Industrial WPA Era American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Jo Cain (1904 - 2003) Elliot 17 ¼ x 35 ¾ inches Gouache on board, c. 1930s Signed lower left 27 x 46 in...
Gouache, Board
$850
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
Colorful Couches with Flowers, Modernist Interior in Watercolor on Paper, Signed
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful Couches with Flowers, Modernist Interior in Watercolor on Paper, Signed A vibrant watercolor interior by California artist, Lucile Marie Johnston (1907-1994, American.) A c...
Paper, Watercolor, Pen
Still Life
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This drawing by Johann Rudolf Feyerabend, known as Lelong, is a finely executed still life that captures a rustic yet elegant composition. The detailed rendering of objects—such as t...
Paper, Gouache
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 20 in D 1 in
Three Cranes, Mid-Century Watercolor Still Life
By Laurelda Cecille Schmidt
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant mid-century watercolor still-life with grapes, a vase, and fine china depicting three cranes by Laurelda Cecille Schmidt (American, 1903-1994). Presented in a giltwood frame...
Watercolor, Cardboard
Still Life with Skull
By Nikos Kanarelis
Located in New York, NY
Untitled Graphite on paper 18 1/2 × 27 3/5 in / 47 × 70 cm Nikos Kanarelis was born in Athens, Greece in 1975 where he now lives and works. Βetween 1999 and 2004 he studied at t...
Paper, Graphite
Still-life with Loaf of Bread
By Nikos Kanarelis
Located in New York, NY
Untitled, Still-life, 2014 Graphite on paper 76 x 50 cm Nikos Kanarelis was born in Athens, Greece in 1975 where he now lives and works. Βetween 1999 and 2004 he studied at the pai...
Archival Paper, Graphite
Vintage Still Life -- Woodstove & Bouquet
By Virginia J Hughins
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming watercolor still-life of a cozy interior with a woodstove and bouquet of bright flowers by California artist Virginia Hughins (Virginia Brubaker DeWolf), (American, 1923-200...
Paper, Watercolor
$282
H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Expressionist Watercolor: The Golden Selection of Cheese & Grapes
Located in Zofingen, AG
Artist Statement & Concept: "True art is born from the radical ability to experience the stillness within the everyday. This work, captured in 2020 during a period of global intr...
Paper, Watercolor
George Drittler, (Still Life)
Located in New York, NY
British-born, New Jersey-based, George Drittler was primarily know for landscapes. In this still life that expansive approach serves him well. Richly drawn, with pottery, books and a...
Watercolor
Calla Lily Floral Still-Life
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful watercolor still-life of Calla lily and other flowers by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Signe...
Watercolor, Archival Paper
$1,600
H 12 in W 9 in
Interior Series, Book - contemporary, realist, still-life, pastel on paper
By Ciba Karisik
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary, realist, still-life, pastel on paper is by artist Ciba Karisik. A moment in time is faithfully captured in a charming series of oil paintings featuring interior s...
Paper, Pastel
Onions and Pitcher in Red and Yellow
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This i is a unique work of art. Glenora Richards was a member of the American Society of Miniature Painters, and won the National Association of Women Artists' medal of honor for her work in 1953. She began her career studying at the Cleveland School of Art and her work has been widely exhibited in Philadelphia and New York. Glenora Case was born in 1909 in New London, Ohio. Her parents were Bertha and Tracy Case.She attended high school in Litchfield, Ohio, where she played the violin. She studied art at the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) in the 1920s She met her future husband, Walter DuBois Richards, also a student at the CIA, while she was sketching at a department store. The couple married and moved to New York City. In 1941, the family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut, where she lived until just before her death in 2009. Richards painted miniature portraits and designed postage stamps. In 1953, she was awarded the medal of honor by the National Association of Women Artists and The National Association of Women Artists Prize at the organization's 1962 Annual Exhibition. Her miniature portrait of the prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay was the basis for a U.S. postage stamp, issued in 1981. She also designed a postage stamp to commemorate Dr. Mary Edwards...
Watercolor
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H 3.5 in W 3.5 in
Multi Colored Flowers in Vase Surrounded by Birds and Gnome
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of a bronze vase with multi colored flowers surrounded by birds and gnome is a unique work of art. Gl...
Watercolor
Fern Tree (Blue Flowers and Green Ferns)
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. Fern Tree is a unique work of art. Glenora Richards was a member of the American Society of Miniature Painters, and won the National Association of Women Artists' medal of honor for her work in 1953. She began her career studying at the Cleveland School of Art and her work has been widely exhibited in Philadelphia and New York. Glenora Case was born in 1909 in New London, Ohio. Her parents were Bertha and Tracy Case.She attended high school in Litchfield, Ohio, where she played the violin. She studied art at the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) in the 1920s She met her future husband, Walter DuBois Richards, also a student at the CIA, while she was sketching at a department store. The couple married and moved to New York City. In 1941, the family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut, where she lived until just before her death in 2009. Richards painted miniature portraits and designed postage stamps. In 1953, she was awarded the medal of honor by the National Association of Women Artists and The National Association of Women Artists Prize at the organization's 1962 Annual Exhibition. Her miniature portrait of the prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay was the basis for a U.S. postage stamp, issued in 1981. She also designed a postage stamp to commemorate Dr. Mary Edwards...
Watercolor
Orange Flowers in Glass Vase against Beige
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of a tall glass vase with orange flowers is a unique work of art. Glenora Richards was a member o...
Watercolor
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H 3 in W 2.25 in
Two Clear Vases / One with White Flowers Against Yellow Background
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of two white vases with white flowers against yellow background is a unique work of art. Glenora Rich...
Watercolor
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in
White Flowers in Blue Vase, Apples / Yellow and blue background
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of a tall blue vase with white flowers is a unique work of art. Glenor...
Watercolor
Mortar and Pestle with Pears
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This images of a mortar and pestle presented against a vivid blue background and surrounded by pears. This is a u...
Watercolor
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H 2.75 in W 2.75 in
Yellow Flowers in Bronze Jug, two other vessels against green
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of a bronze jug with yellow flowers is a unique work of art. Glenora Richar...
Watercolor
Yellow Daisies in a Tan and Brown Jug
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image of daisies presented in a tan and brown handled jug is shown against a vivid yellow background Gleno...
Watercolor
Mountain Sunrise
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image, Mountain Sunrise, of an idyllic landscape of hills and trees is render...
Watercolor
Apples and Jar on Yellow Background
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image is of three red apples and a jar against of yellow flowers. It is signed in pencil by the artist. Gle...
Watercolor
Blue Pitcher with Yellow Daisies
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glenny created beautiful miniature watercolors, mostly still life. This image is of a blue vase filled with yellow flowers. It is signed in pencil by the artist. Glenora Richards ...
Watercolor