1920s Elizabeth Gowdy Portrait Print Published by C. & A. Richards Boston, MA
1920s Elizabeth Gowdy Portrait Print Published by C. & A. Richards Boston, MA
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1920s Elizabeth Gowdy Portrait Print Published by C. & A. Richards Boston, MA in Excellent condition, mahogany wood framed, see photos ... Gowdy was a portrait painter who was particularly successful with her depictions of women and children. She worked primarily in watercolors and developed a technique that she claimed gave "the strength of oils with the daintiness of water-colors."
The portrait "Charlotte" became an extremely popular and widely reproduced image in the early 1900s. It exemplifies the idealized style of portraiture for children of that era, capturing a sense of innocence and gentle contemplation. These types of prints were mass-produced and sold to the public for home decoration.
The original label from C. & A. Richards, is a complete piece of memorabilia from that time. It shows how art was distributed and sold to the middle class. While Calvin A. Richards himself was a significant figure in Boston's real estate and business development in the 19th century, the C. & A. Richards company also became a prominent name in the art and framing business, selling works like this to a broad audience. The mahogany frame noted on the label was a popular choice for quality framing at the time.
