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Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

American, 1902-1996

Muriel Backman was born in 1902. She is well-listed in relevant art reference works, and her work is held in public and private collections, including the permanent collection of the San Francisco Public Library.

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Artist: Muriel Backman
University Village, Berkeley Carmel, California, Woman Post Impressionist
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed verso, 'M. Backman' for Muriel Backman (American, 1902-1996), titled 'University Village', dated 1958 and with inscription verso, 'Demonstration painting- horizontal and verti...
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1950s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Grey Outpost, Fort Ross, California , Woman Artist, Modernist Park view
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, "Muriel Backman", titled verso and dated 1960. Painted on Arches paper. This notable California woman artist exhibited widely and with success from the 1930's th...
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1960s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

View of the Mission, San Juan Bautista , Crocker Art Museum, Santa Cruz
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Muriel Backman' (American, 1902-1996); additionally signed verso, titled 'Mission San Juan Bautista, Founded June 24, 1797' and painted circa 1960. This notable...
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1960s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Lakeshore Drive, Chicago , Modernist Cityscape, Woman Artist, Crocker Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A mid-century, Modernist view of Chicago, seen in the evening with the lights of numerous buildings reflected in the still waters of Lake Michigan. Signed lower right "M. Backman" f...
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1960s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Fisherman s Wharf, Monterey , Modernist California Artist, Crocker Art Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, "M. Backman" for Muriel Backman (American, 1902-1996), titled verso and dated 1955. A vibrant Modernist work by this notable California woman artist who exhibit...
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1950s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Illustration Board, Graphite

Old San Anselmo, California , Woman Post-Impressionist, Crocker Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Certification of Authenticity stamped verso; titled verso, 'San Anselmo' and dated 1956. Muriel Backman exhibited widely and with success from the 1930's through the 1950's, includi...
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1950s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Corporation Yard , Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League, Crocker Art Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, "M. Backman"; additionally signed verso, titled 'Corporation Yard' and painted circa 1960. This notable California woman artist exhibited widely and with success...
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1960s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Lighthouse at Point Pinos , Pacific Grove, California Woman Post Impressionist
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'M. Backman' for Muriel Backman (American, 1902-1996); additionally signed verso, titled 'Pt. Pinos' and dated 1953. A bright and fresh watercolor showing a view...
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1950s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Main Street, Port Costa , California Woman Post Impressionist, Crocker Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed twice, lower right, 'Muriel Backman' (American, 1902-1996); additionally signed verso, titled 'Main Street, Port Costa' and dated May, 1968. Muriel Backman exhibited widely a...
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1960s Muriel Backman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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