Description: I am currently selling an outstanding collection of extremely rare paintings by the 20th century female artist Eleanor J. Mathews. Based out of Maitland, Florida, she was a phenomenal artists whose works are exceedingly rare with only one other example I have been able to identify. A talented artist she is unfortunately little known due to the lack of works ever to have surfaced. I have eight fine original works for sale of which were purchased from a Winter Park, Florida collection. Up for sale is a stunning Eleanor Mathews oil pastel on paper laid to board the famous Palace of the Generals Captains located in Antigua, Guatemala. One of the finest Colonial Renaissance buildings in the Americas, this was originally constructed in the late 18th century, this stunning depiction shows the extinct Agua volcano towering above the clouds in the distance. Signed in the low right corner "Eleanor J. Mathews" this painting measures 9 x 12 inches and shows fine coloring and execution of the gorgeous scene. The condition of this oil pastel is fine showing minimal edge wear and pasted to board by artist. Eleanor's Artist Biography Eleanor J. Mathews was born in 1894 in Chicago, Illinois. She received her early training in fine art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Later, she graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also took postgraduate classes in fine art at the University of Wisconsin and at the Saugatuck School of Painting, Michigan.During this period she exhibited often in the Annual Exhibitions of the Art Students League of Chicago. She worked for the Works Progress Administration and is included in WPA: New Deal Artists.After a move to Orlando, Florida, she maintained a studio at 1505 East Esther Avenue that she used as a base of operations as she ventured several miles north to the city of Eatonville, the first African-American city in Florida and the southeast. There she spent a number of years recording in dramatic and colorful watercolors the culture of this unique place made famous by the novels of Zora Neal Hurston and the paintings of Andre Smith.Eleanor J. Mathews died at her home in Winter Park, Florida in 1980.Submitted and written by Gary R. Libby from his archives and his book: Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000 Thank you for visiting Henning Fine Art's online gallery here on eBay! We specialize in fine art from the Renaissance to Contemporary dealing with a plethora of past artists which include Pablo Picasso, Diego Giacometti, Edward Curtis, Alfred Mitchell, Banksy and even Bob Ross. With thousands of happy customers over the last five years we guarantee your satisfaction with superior customer service and overall buying experience (check out our feedback). All works of art and objects of value are professionally packed to ensure a safe arrival to you, thank you for your interest!
Price: 565 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-29T19:04:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: eleanor mathews
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: landscape
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Subject: Landscape, flower
