ELIZABETH QUALE O NEILL VERNER RURAL PASTEL PAINTING

Elizabeth Quale O Neill Verner, American, 1883 to 1979, pastel painting on paper depicting a rural scene with an African woman sitting in a cart pulled by an ox. Signed lower left. Framed. Several paper labels, M. H. Hartmann, Kaufmanns, on the backside. Elizabeth Verner is known for Portrait, floral, genre, etcher. A leader in establishing Charleston, South Carolina as a dynamic cultural center, Elizabeth Verner depicted the historic citys seemingly endless supply of subject matter including lush landscape, architectural landmarks, and local people. Many of her paintings were pastel on silk. She was also proficient as an etcher and a part of the Charleston Etchers Club whose members did etchings of Charleston's historic architecture. Their work, published in national media, brought widespread attention to the charms of the area. She worked especially hard, printing her own plates and selling prints, and during the spring seasons opened her studio to tourists and housed visitors in her home. She also served as a guide to Charleston and wrote and illustrated several books that furthered her own career as well as promoted Charleston as a visitor destination. One of a kind artwork.

Dimensions: Frame: 13 1/2 x 17 1/4 In. Image: 6 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Frame is discolored. Refer to photos. Sold as is.