River Bend 1900 by Alice Muessdorffer

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1900s Riverbend by Alice L. Meussdorffer (American, 1871-1949). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Alice Meussdorffer" and dated "1900" lower … more 1900s Riverbend by Alice L. Meussdorffer (American, 1871-1949). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Alice Meussdorffer" and dated "1900" lower right. Image size, 17"H x 20.75"W. Wood frame; 19"H x 23"L x 1.5"D. Born in San Francisco, CA on Sept. 5, 1871. Alice was the daughter of John C. Meussdorffer who made the finest hats on the West Coast during the 19th century. A pupil of William Keith, she was most active as a painter at the turn of the century. During the latter part of her life she gained fame as a florist. Her prize-winning dahlia bulbs were shipped all over the world. She was also an ardent hiker and member of the Sierra Club. One of her dahlias was named "Kaweah" after the river in the Kings Canyon area. A lifelong resident of San Francisco. Her rare works include still lifes of fruit and flowers. Exh: Mechanics' Inst. Fair (SF), 1899. less