Marcella Smith (1887-1963) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour Vibrant Summer Blooms

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Description

A dynamic and colourful floral still life showing a vase, overflowing with beautiful summer flowers. Unsigned. The artist's name is inscribed on the reverse. The painting has been presented in a contemporary gilt effect frame with cream card mount and glazing. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The painting and frame are in fine condition.

Size

49.7 x 49cm (19.6" x 19.3")
Framed Size: 67.5 x 66cm (26.6" x 26")

Artist Biography

Born in East Moseley, Surrey, the artist's family moved to America. She studied first at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, and the Philadelphia School of Design, and then returned to Europe to attend Colarossi's Atelier in Paris, taught by Eugene Delecluse.
She first came to St Ives in 1914, her initial success at RA in 1916 being St Ives Harbour. Moved to London 1921 to live with Dorothea SHARP in Maida Vale, but maintained her St Ives studio. She was invited to contribute a painting to Queen Mary's Doll House (1922).
She lived in St Ives with Dorothea SHARP during WWII, and acted as a curator for Lanham's Gallery, organising exhibitions and running the shows. She died in 1963 in St Ives at 1 Piazza Studios.

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SKU qo286
Artist Marcella Smith (1887-1963)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 49.7 x 49cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Impressionism
Subject Still Life
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