{"product_id":"1920s-elizabeth-gowdy-portrait-print-published-by-c-a-richards-boston-ma","title":"1920s Elizabeth Gowdy Portrait Print Published by C. \u0026 A. Richards Boston, MA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920s Elizabeth Gowdy Portrait Print Published by C. \u0026amp; A. Richards Boston, MA - Excellent condition, mahogany wood framed, see photos ... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGowdy 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.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe original label from C. \u0026amp; 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. \u0026amp; 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175432437898,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1920sElizabethGowdyPortrait.jpg?v=1760365503","url":"https:\/\/cardcoincomic.com\/products\/1920s-elizabeth-gowdy-portrait-print-published-by-c-a-richards-boston-ma","provider":"Card Coin Comic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}