Ethel Hore Townsend, Floral Still Life Painting

USA Ca. 1950

Ethel Hore Townsend, born in New York 1876, died New Jersey 1970.

This little oil painting on panel of a bouquet of flowers is signed “E H Townsend” at the lower right and “E.H.T.” on the back. She is known for her miniature floral paintings.

Studied – Metropolitan Museum of Art School and the Art Students League

Member – Women’s Art Club, NY

Exhibitions – Penn. Academy of Fine Arts, Boston Art Club and The Art Institute of Chicago

Listed – Who Was Who In American Art and Dictionary of Amer. Artists

Price

$320

Condition

Excellent.

Measurements

Sight 6.75"H X 4.625"W
Frame 8.875"H X 6.875"W

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