Carolyn Rose Harpham (1910-1969), Buildings, oil

Carolyn Rose Harpham (1910-1969), Buildings, oil on board, 15 x 19.25", frame: 16.75 x 23.25"; stamped on reverse, unsigned

Carolyn Rose Harpham was born on November 26, 1910 in Devine, Texas (near San Antonio). Everyone who knew her called her "Rose". She became a student of Jose Arpa when she was a teenager. She enrolled at his "San Antonio Art School" in the early 1920's and studied landscape, floral and portrait painting in the impressionist style. She was involved in the annual Jose Arpa summer art camps that were started in 1925, as a painter, instructor and one of its directors. Rose had the distinct honor of three of her paintings being chosen by a selection committee for entry into the Davis Wildflower Competitions held in San Antonio in 1927 and 1929. Her impressionist style and use of bright colors strongly reflected the influence of her teacher and mentor Jose Arpa. She painted and entered competitions and exhibitions continuously from the mid 1920's to the mid 1930's and continued to stay involved in the San Antonio art community.
Condition Report: Good; grime across skyline