Chizuru Morii Kaplan

Venice IV

2021

Horse in the fields, a figurative watercolor landscape by Louis John Stellman (American, 1877-1961), c.1935. Presented in a wooden frame with linen liner. Signed "Stellman" lower right. Image size, 15"H x 19"W. Stellman moved to CA in 1901. By 1920 he had settled in San Francisco where he worked both as an artist and a writer for the Call-Bulletin newspaper. He later moved to the Monterey Peninsula where he remained until his death. Married to artist Edith K. Stellman (1877-1957). Works held: de Young Legion of Honor. His books include: Mate o'dreams and Other Poems Mother Lode; The Story of California's Gold Rush Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Said the Observer Sam Brannan, Builder of San Francisco; A Biography That Was a Dream Worth Building; the Spirit of San Francisco's Great Fair Portrayed in Pictures and Words The Vanished Ruin Eta; San Francisco's Classic Artistry of Ruin Depicted in Picture and Song Stellmann was a protegé of Arnold Genthe...

Methodist Church in Bodie California - Watercolor on Paper Delightful watercolor by California artist Rachel Bentley (American, 1894-1991). The scene d...

Golden Hour at the River - Watercolor Landscape on Paper Glowing sunset landscape by Rosalind O'Neal (American, b. 1927). A river winds winds towards the viewer, reflecting the glowing sunset. On the left bank, there are rows of crops in yellow and orange. On the right side, trees and shrubs line the bank. In the distance green and golden hills meet the sky. Signed "Rosalind O'Neal" in the lower right corner. Presented in a copper colored frame with a double mat. Frame size: 17"H x 21"W Image size: 12"H x 16"W Rosalind O’Neal (American, b. 1927) was a longtime Ukiah, CA resident and a member of the Mendocino County Art Association. O’Neal was primarily a watercolor artist, focusing on portraits and landscapes, but has also worked in acrylic at times. 1997 - Ukiah Main Office Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Ukiah, CA 2003 - Savings Bank of Mendocino, Ukiah, CA 2004 - Mendocino County Art Association’s Golden Anniversary...

Serene watercolor by California artist Edna Lewis (nee Sutherland) (1905-1975). The viewer looks our over an inlet to a lake or bay, with mountain ranges in the distance. Two trees with bright yellow leaves sit at the shore of the water. The sky is rendered with a flowing wet-on-wet style, creating flowing, puffy clouds. Signed and dated "Edna Lewis 61" in the lower left corner. Presented in a wood frame with a blue mat. Frame size: 29"H x 23"W Paper size: 21.75"H x 15"W Edna Evelyn Sutherland Lewis (American, 1905-1975) was born in Porterville, CA on April 17, 1905. She studied art at the University of California before going on to study with Kenneth Washburn and Dr. Raymond Brose (San Jose State). Lewis was a long-time resident of Redwood City...

Harvest Time The Hills of Mt Tamalpais near Lake Bon Tempe 1890s The Hills around San Rafael in the 19th century were a time of work and play as seen in this watercolor near Lake Bon...

"Rue St. Marguerite" Montreal Street Scene in Watercolor, Pastel, and India Ink Vibrant drawing of Montreal, Canada, by Richard D. Wilson (Canadian, 1920-1994). A street scene of 1960s Montreal, complete with cars, people walking and crisscrossing telephone and power lines...

Drypoint etching rawing of a coastal scene with figures drawing a net or boat form the sea by Sir Francis (Frank) Job Short (British, 1857 - 1945) Sir Frank Short, Royal Academy*, was a printmaker and teacher of printmaking. He revived the practices of mezzotint* and aquatint* engraving, and also wrote about printmaking to educate a wider public. Signed "Frank Short" lower right with monogram in the print "S within a shield" Titled lower left "Rough Weather at Blatchington" Lower left "Trial Proof" Image, 8.5"H x 10.88"W Mat, 16"H x 20"W x 0.13 Professionally cleaned and ph nuetral washed by our paper conservator. (new images posting) Francis Job Short was born on 19 June 1857 in Britain, at Stourbridge, Worcestershire. He was educated to be a civil engineer. He was engaged on various works in the Midlands until 1881, when he came to London as assistant to Mr Baldwin Latham in connection with the Parliamentary Inquiry into the pollution of the river Thames. In 1883 he was elected an associate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Having worked at the Stourbridge School of Art in his early years he joined the South Kensington School of Art*, in 1883. He also worked at the life class under Professor Fred...

Big Sur Coast Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Serene coastal landscape by notable artist Paul Dougherty (American, 1877-1947). The viewer looks out ov...

Serene depiction of a Whaling shack circa 1900 near Davenport, California attributed to Lillian Josephine (Dake) Heath (19th century). Monogram on Verso "J. H. 1900". Dated and initialed on verso "J. H. Feb. 1900" Presented in a new white mat with foam core backing. Mat size: 14"H x 18"W Paper size: 9.25"H x 13.25"W Lillian Heath was one of the Jolly Daubers at the turn of the 19th-century and as a young student, married the senior artist and instructor, Frank Heath...

Farmhouse in the Foothills - Rural California Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Idyllic country landscape by California artist Alice Duke (American, 1921-2012). Amador County California. A rustic farmhouse sits at the bottom of a sloping hill at dusk. The sky is a misty grey blue, as if the sun has just recently set. Just below the farmhouse, there are a few fields divided by a simple fence. Titled a signed on verso “Amador County Alice Duke” “AC23”. Presented in a vintage frame with a double mat. Frame size: 16.75"H x 20.75"W Image size: 10"H x 14"W Duke, Alice (American, 1921-2012) was an artist from Jackson, California. She was a student of Dorner Schueler. Memberships: Founding member, Gallery 10. Member, Northern California Arts. Member, Society of Western Artist Shows and Awards: 1999 - Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA 1986 - (1st Place, Watercolors) Sonoma Valley Art Center, Sonoma, CA 1985 - (Hon. Mention, Watercolors) Sonoma Valley Art Center, Sonoma, CA 1982 - Sunshine Art...