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Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration

$4,000
£3,058.21
€3,522.44
CA$5,605.23
A$6,257.71
CHF 3,278.95
MX$76,600.49
NOK 41,642.63
SEK 39,263.72
DKK 26,288.36
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About the Item

Sarah Katherine Smith (American, b.1877) Born in Rio Vista, CA, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago, then the Boston Museum School. She spent most of her life in Wheaton, Illinois where she taught at Wheaton College. She is best known for her illustration, printmaking, etching and sculpture, many appearing in magazines and children’s books. * An original book illustration in pen and gouache. “Twice happy is she, content with her task, Who still keeps her vision beyond" paper: 7 ¾ by 9 inches frame: 9 by 10 ¼ inches *sourced from Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940" Who's Who in American Art 1947-53.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with overall paper toning. Some wear to framing.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288236733802

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