Emily Shotwell Goeller "Wood Fall Leaves" Impressionist Watercolor on Paper 1947

Description

Fall leaves watercolor painting by Emily Shotwell Goeller-Wood (American, 1887-1965). Presented in a rustic giltwood frame. Signed "E. Shotwell Wood" … more Fall leaves watercolor painting by Emily Shotwell Goeller-Wood (American, 1887-1965). Presented in a rustic giltwood frame. Signed "E. Shotwell Wood" lower right. Image: 16"H x 21"W. Framed: 23.25"H x 28.25"W.

Born in San Francisco, CA on July 30, 1887. Emily Goeller's art studies began at the Mark Hopkins Art Institute, followed by study in Paris under André Lhote, La Montagne St Hubert, Paul Beaudoin, and Jean Despujols; and at at the American Beaux Arts, Fontainebleau. Upon returning to her native city, she was a pupil of Armin Hansen and Frank Van Sloun. She was in NYC in 1919; however, most of her career was spent in northern California where, as a resident of Sausalito, she taught for 30 years at Tamalpais High School. During the 1950s she lived in Nevada City and in 1961 she moved to Sacramento.

She was the widow of F. B. Wood. Her work includes portraits, miniatures, murals, and watercolor landscapes.

Member: Calif. WC Society; SFAA; Marin AA (pres.); SF Women Artists; Calif. Society of Mural Painters. Exh: SF Art Inst., 1909; San Francisco Art Association, 1916-19; Whitney Museum, 1920; Paul Elders (SF), 1924; Salon des Independants (Paris), 1928; SFMA, 1935, 1948; SF Women Artists, 1934-45; Marin AA, 1937-45; Nevada City AA; Kingsley Art Club, 1952. Murals: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club (San Anselmo, CA); Children's Room Hospital (Fontainebleau); San Mateo (CA) Park School Auditorium. less