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Lucile Marie Johnston
20th Century California Modernist Seascape in Watercolor on Paper

1981

About the Item

Modernist 20th Century Rocky Plein Air California Landscape A vibrant watercolor seascape by California artist Lucile Marie Johnston (1907-1994, American). Waves crash in among a group of orange rocks. The artist has used negative space of the paper to create highlights in the water and sky. This piece was most likely created on-site as a plein air composition. Signed and dated "L. Johnston 81" at the bottom right. Presented in a light grey mat with foam core backing. Mat size: 16"H x 20"W Paper size: 12"H x 16"W Born in Santa Rosa, California on May 26, 1907, Lucile Johnston settled in Glendale 1930-1939, later moving to Carmel and then Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California where she remained. she managed Marsh's Oriental Antiques Shop for many years. She exhibited widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov. 10, 1994. Johnston is listed in relevant art dictionaries including: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
  • Creator:
    Lucile Marie Johnston (1907 - 1994, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1981
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Artwork is in very good condition with mild tonal ageing. Mat is new.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH91191stDibs: LU54214002132

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