Vintage California Landscape Painting~Joane Cromwell~Titled "Autumn Gold"

Description: Up for auction is a very nice impressionist plein aire landscape painting by listed California artist Joane Cromwell entitled "Autumn Gold". This painting has a history in that Joane was involved in the struggle "Modern" versus "Traditional" Art, that took place in Southern California in the 1930's. This particular painting "Autumn Gold", was pitted against an abstract painting by Seymour Paul, in a public contest. It was noted that the Cromwell won by a wide margin. Joane declared that this particular painting was never to be sold. Her wish was honored even after her death, the painting was given as a gift by her husband to another artist. This painting is oil on canvas board and is in very nice pre-owned condition however the original vintage frame does have wear, chips, and finish loss commensurate with use and age. The painting is signed on the bottom right hand corner of the front and has the title, studio stamp, and label on verso. The painting measures 12" X 16" site and framed it measures 20" X 16" approximately. If you have any questions please contact me. JOANE CROMWELL (1895-1969) A Biography Catherine Strode, whose pseudonym is Joane Cromwell, was born November 22, 1895, to Dr. William Smith Strode and Julia Brown Strode. The birth took place in the small village of Bernadotte, Illinois, which is located near the county seat of Lewistown, Illinois. She grew up in Lewistown, studying nature from her father, who was a noted naturalist and medical doctor. At the early age of six, Catherine had shown an interest in sketching and drawing. She graduated from school at the age of sixteen and began her art studies at the Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the Art Institute three years later with honors. Catherine Strode moved to California and took the pseudonym, Joane Cromwell. Cromwell was a family name dating back to Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England. Joane continued her studies at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California. Through the years she furthered her studies under the direction of art notables such as Anna A. Hills, Loren Holmwood, George Demont Otis, Edgar Payne, Jack Wilkinson Smith and in 1937 signed for a year's study with Hanson Puthuff. Early on, she established herself as a painter of marine, landscape and portraiture. She actively participated in the organization and growth of the annual "Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Association." From 1922-1956, she was a regular exhibitor at the Laguna Beach Art Gallery. She served on the Board of Directors as well as a Juror of the Laguna Beach Art Association. Through the years, she maintained studios at Glendale, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs and Hollywood.She was involved in the struggle "Modern" versus "Traditional" Art, that took place in Southern California in the 1930's. A Cromwell painting, Autumn Gold, was pitted against an abstract by Seymour Paul, in a public contest. It was noted that the Cromwell won by a wide margin. Joane declared that this particular painting was never to be sold. Her wish was honored even after her death, the painting was given as a gift by her husband to another artist. Joane Cromwell's paintings were noted for their faithful rendition of color and atmosphere. She was so concerned about perfecting the permanence of the colors in her paintings, that with the assistance of her husband, Joe Skidmore, they conducted a technical study of color chemistry. They tested certain color combinations for their reactions, in order to develop better color harmony, blends, strengths and lasting quality. Joane Cromwell was an active painter for forty years and up until two months before her death at age 74. All of her paintings were finished except the last one that she was working on, which was sold to an artist who planned to complete it. Her works of art were purchased by art patrons in almost every state in the United States, as well as Canada, Sweden, Scotland, Finland, England, Australia, Denmark, Lebanon and the Mariana Islands. USA Sale Only Vintage California Landscape Painting~Joane Cromwell~Titled "Autumn Gold" Click images to enlarge Description Up for auction is a very nice impressionist plein aire landscape painting by listed California artist Joane Cromwell entitled "Autumn Gold". This painting has a history in that Joane was involved in the struggle "Modern" versus "Traditional" Art, that took place in Southern California in the 1930's. This particular painting "Autumn Gold", was pitted against an abstract painting by Seymour Paul, in a public contest. It was noted that the Cromwell won by a wide margin. Joane declared that this particular painting was never to be sold. Her wish was honored even after her death, the painting was given as a gift by her husband to another artist. This painting is oil on canvas board and is in very nice pre-owned condition however the original vintage frame does have wear, chips, and finish loss commensurate with use and age. The painting is signed on the bottom right hand corner of the front and has the title, studio stamp, and label on verso. The painting measures 12" X 16" site and framed it measures 20" X 16" approximately. If you have any questions please contact me. JOANE CROMWELL (1895-1969) A Biography Catherine Strode, whose pseudonym is Joane Cromwell, was born November 22, 1895, to Dr. William Smith Strode and Julia Brown Strode. The birth took place in the small village of Bernadotte, Illinois, which is located near the county seat of Lewistown, Illinois. She grew up in Lewistown, studying nature from her father, who was a noted naturalist and medical doctor. At the early age of six, Catherine had shown an interest in sketching and drawing. She graduated from school at the age of sixteen and began her art studies at the Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the Art Institute three years later with honors. Catherine Strode moved to California and took the pseudonym, Joane Cromwell. Cromwell was a family name dating back to Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England. Joane continued her studies at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California. Through the years she furthered her studies under the direction of art notables such as Anna A. Hills, Loren Holmwood, George Demont Otis, Edgar Payne, Jack Wilkinson Smith and in 1937 signed for a year's study with Hanson Puthuff. Early on, she established herself as a painter of marine, landscape and portraiture. She actively participated in the organization and growth of the annual "Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Association." From 1922-1956, she was a regular exhibitor at the Laguna Beach Art Gallery. She served on the Board of Directors as well as a Juror of the Laguna Beach Art Association. Through the years, she maintained studios at Glendale, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs and Hollywood.She was involved in the struggle "Modern" versus "Traditional" Art, that took place in Southern California in the 1930's. A Cromwell painting, Autumn Gold, was pitted against an abstract by Seymour Paul, in a public contest. It was noted that the Cromwell won by a wide margin. Joane declared that this particular painting was never to be sold. Her wish was honored even after her death, the painting was given as a gift by her husband to another artist. Joane Cromwell's paintings were noted for their faithful rendition of color and atmosphere. She was so concerned about perfecting the permanence of the colors in her paintings, that with the assistance of her husband, Joe Skidmore, they conducted a technical study of color chemistry. They tested certain color combinations for their reactions, in order to develop better color harmony, blends, strengths and lasting quality. Joane Cromwell was an active painter for forty years and up until two months before her death at age 74. All of her paintings were finished except the last one that she was working on, which was sold to an artist who planned to complete it. Her works of art were purchased by art patrons in almost every state in the United States, as well as Canada, Sweden, Scotland, Finland, England, Australia, Denmark, Lebanon and the Mariana Islands. USA Sale Only Payment I have opted into Ebays managed payments system which should provide buyers with more payment options. I expect payment within 5 days of auction closing and if you will be late please send me an email. Payments that are not received within 10 days will nulify auction and the item will be relisted. 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Price: 1249 USD

Location: Northern California

End Time: 2024-02-07T00:27:19.000Z

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