ETHEL EASTON PAXSON American, 1885–1982 Floral Study in Green and Red Watercolor and gouache Signed lower right. The composition centers on a teal-green pitcher brimming with a pair of brilliant red tulips and delicate white lilies, set against a deep emerald background. Framed (Note: frame lacks a glass pane). DIMENSIONS: Sight (as matted): 14 x 10 inches; frame: 21 x 17 inches $150-200
ARTIST PROFILE: Ethel Easton Paxson (1885–1982) was a notable American painter whose artistic foundation was built at prestigious institutions including the Corcoran School of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. A significant influence on her style was her time spent studying under William Merritt Chase at the Shinnecock Hills Summer School of Art, a pedigree reflected in her professional success. Paxson’s life was marked by extensive international experience, including a four-year residency in Brazil starting in 1916, which contributed to her development as an artist. Today, her legacy is preserved in major American institutions, with her works held in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum.
