Geranium and Abalone Shell Still Life by Rose Campbell

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Still life with geraniums and abalone shells by Rose Lillian Campbell (American, 1888-1965). Presented in a wood frame. Signed "Rose … Read more Still life with geraniums and abalone shells by Rose Lillian Campbell (American, 1888-1965). Presented in a wood frame. Signed "Rose Campbell" and dated "1944" lower right. Image size, 24"H x 18"L.

Rose Campbell was a resident of Carmel, California. She was a member of the Carmel Art Association and exhibited at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1945. She started her art career as a student at the Mark Hopkins School of Fine Arts in San Francisco. She was awarded a scholarship and went to New York for advanced study where she gained recognition for her portraits and miniatures. For several years she was a teacher at the New York Art institute. She also also studied still life painting under Claude Buck in Santa Cruz,Ca.. For many years Miss Campbell made annual pilgrimages to Mexico where she- painted landscapes as well as portraits including those of the president of Mexico and other dignitaries. These still hang in the Mexican capitol. See less