"Boats at Low Tide", Early 20th Century Coastal Landscape Watercolor by Melvena M. Benjamin Wade

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Idyllic early 20th century seascape of small boats on the shore by Melvena M. Wade, pioneer California watercolor artist (Canadian/American, … more Idyllic early 20th century seascape of small boats on the shore by Melvena M. Wade, pioneer California watercolor artist (Canadian/American, 1862-1922). Initialed "M. M. W." in the lower right corner. Tag with title, artist name (misspelled), and date attached to verso. Presented in a blue wood frame with a double mat and glass. Image size: 9"H x 14"W

Melvena M. Benjamin Wade was born in Nova Scotia on April 15, 1862. Mrs. Wade came to California in 1889. By 1913 she had settled in San Diego where she remained until her death on May 1, 1922. [Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940"] less