Janet Downie was a painter, writer and teacher. Born and reared in Detroit, Downie moved to Austin in 1878. She studied abroad in London and at the Royal College of Art and Liverpool for several years. She continued her training at the Art Institute of Chicago and under Charles F. Binns at the New York State School of Clay-Working and Ceramics, Alfred. Downie attended various summer art schools like New York State School, Art Institute of Chicago and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at Chester Springs, where she was a student of Hugh Henry Breckenridge. In 1924 she studied with Sven Birger Sandzén at the Broadmoor Art Academy, Colorado Springs. After teaching in the 1890s at Hood Theological Seminary and Stuart Seminary, Austin. Downie was an art supervisor for the Austin public schools from 1906–16, then taught privately in Austin. Her two sepia studies, Clytie and Lion's Head, hung for several years in the Main Library of the University of Texas. She and Mary Downie were sisters. Downie has exhibited at San Antonio Art League and Museum, Walker Art Gallery, Elisabet Ney Museum, Annual Texas Artist Exhibition, Fort Worth, Edgar B. Davis Competition, Guild of Austin Artist, 20th Century Women in Texas Art, Laguna Gloria Art Museum, Women Artist of Texas, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and Dallas Women’s Forum. Her collections are at Texas Fine Arts Association. She was affiliated to Guild of Austin Artists, San Antonio Art League, Southern States Art League and Texas Fine Arts Association. Downie died in Dallas in 1944.
"BLUEBONNET ROAD" Janet Downie Texas Hill Country
By Janet Downie
Located in San Antonio, TX
Janet Downie 1854-1944 Austin,San Antonio Image Size: 6.5 x 10 Frame Size: 10 x 13.5 Medium: Oil "Bluebonnet Road" signed Biography Janet Downie 1854-1944 Downie, Janet. 1854-194...
Oil
$750Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.5 in W 14.5 in
‘Yellow and Red Umbrellas’ Beach Seascape Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Toronto, ON
Impasto style brushwork creates a vibrant beach day with colourful umbrellas. Strong impressionist influence can be seen through the gestural brushstrokes, with figures dotting the s...
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
H 29 in W 35 in D 2 in
“Impressionist Landscape, c. 1915-1920” California Forest American Impressionist
By Francis Stillwell Dixon
Located in Yardley, PA
“Impressionist Landscape, c. 1915-1920” by Francis Stillwell Dixon (American, 1879-1967). One of Dixon’s finest canvases, depicting a tranquil forest scene bathed in soft, dappled l...
Canvas, Oil
$2,560Sale Price|26% Off
H 31.5 in W 41.5 in
Village Oil Painting, Impressionist Style, 20th Century, Signed
Located in Belgrade, MT
This oil painting is original and signed by the artist. I have owned this piece since the early 1970's. The oil depicts a village and is vibrant in color.
Oil
$6,500
H 25 in W 31 in D 2 in
Horse at the Golden Hills, California , Impressionist California landscaper.
By Lynn Gertenbach
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Lynn Gertenbach's "Ride at Golden Hills" is a remarkable oil painting that captures a serene moment of a lady riding a horse under a tree, surrounded by lush grass and vibrant scener...
Oil
Art Nouveau Landscape
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Beautiful impressionist oil painting on a hammered metal plaque. Some small losses in the painting. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Mixed Media, Oil
$3,500
H 23.5 in W 27.25 in D 1.5 in
American Impressionist painting of the Monterey, California Hills
By John O'Shea
Located in Colfax, CA
A bright and cheerful depiction of the hills near Monterey, CA by American artist John O'Shea. Born in Ireland in 1913, O'Shea moved to Pasadena, California and began his career as ...
Oil
Twighlight Meadow
Located in North Clarendon, VT
A beautiful Boston School painting, Twilight Meadow by Nathaniel Leander Berry. Oil on artist board, signed lower right. 8" x 10" sight, 12" x 14" framed. Nathaniel Leander Berry (...
Oil
$5,000
H 20.75 in W 31.75 in D 2.25 in
Lake Como oil painting, Lake Como on canvas, Narek Arakelyan.
By Narek Arakelyan
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
This vibrant and atmospheric oil painting by Narek Arakelyan beautifully captures the charm of Lake Como with its luminous water, sunlit architecture, and serene boats gliding across...
Oil
$2,250
H 13 in W 16 in D 1 in
California Autumn Gold Painting, Oil on Canvas, 9x12 Inches, Signed
By Lynn Gertenbach
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
In Autumn Gold, California, Lynn Gertenbach captures the radiant beauty of a California autumn with her masterful and expressive brushwork. A magnificent tree, glowing in rich golden...
Oil
A Fair Day - Ogunquit
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Wonderful painting of the Maine coast in Ogunquit. Oil on Canvas, signed lower right. Titled on reverse, A Fair Day - Ogunquit. 24" by 30" sight. George Franklin Wing (1869–1961) ...
Oil
$2,240Sale Price|25% Off
H 18 in W 24 in
France - Cityscape, Impressionist Oil Painting, 20th Century, Signed
Located in Belgrade, MT
This painting by Lucien Durand is part of my private collection. It is one of a kind, original and signed on the back by the artist.
Oil
$2,370Sale Price|40% Off
H 18 in W 24 in
Country Seaside Impressionist Oil Painting, 20th Century, Signed
Located in Belgrade, MT
This piece is artist signed , very vibrant colors, and is a part of my private collection since the 1970's.
Oil
"Texas Bluebonnet" Texas Hill Country
By Janet Downie
Located in San Antonio, TX
Janet Downie Bluebonnet Texas Hill Country 1854-1944 Austin,San Antonio Image Size: 7 x 10 Frame Size: 9.5 x 12.5 Medium: Oil "Bluebo...
Oil
"Bluebonnets" Texas Hill Country
By Janet Downie
Located in San Antonio, TX
Janet Downie Bluebonnets Texas Hill Country Painting 1854-1944 Austin,San Antonio Image Size: 7 x 11 Frame Size: 11 x 15 Medium: Water...
Oil
"Early Spring In Travis Heights" Austin Texas
By Janet Downie
Located in San Antonio, TX
Janet Downie "Early Spring in Travis Heights" Bluebonnets Near Austin Texas 1854-1944 Austin, San Antonio Artist Image Size: 12 x 18 Frame Size: 17 x 2...
Oil