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Elizabeth Nourse
"The Queen's House, Maison de lex Reign, Natalie de Serbia" Elizabeth Nourse

1929

$8,500
£6,494.88
€7,764.95
CA$12,311.17
A$12,604.97
CHF 7,159.28
MX$161,200.89
NOK 82,355.37
SEK 85,578.14
DKK 58,043.83

About the Item

Elizabeth Nourse The Queen's House, Maison de lex Reign, Natalie de Serbia, 1929 Signed and titled lower right; signed and dated on mat Watercolor, gouache and charcoal on paper laid down on board 20 x 13 3/8 inches Provenance Walter S. Schmidt (1888-1957), Cincinnati, Ohio Private Collection, Cincinnati, by 1959 Elizabeth Nourse (1859–1938) was an accomplished American painter celebrated for her sensitive depictions of women, children, and everyday life. Born in Mount Healthy, Ohio, near Cincinnati, she began studying at the McMicken School of Design in 1874, where she developed skills in drawing, watercolor, oil painting, and sculpture. Although she never studied directly with Frank Duveneck, his expressive brushwork and painterly approach influenced her artistic development. Following the deaths of her parents in 1882, Nourse studied briefly with William Sartain in New York before returning to Cincinnati, where she supported herself through her art. In 1887, Nourse moved to Paris with her sister Louise and enrolled at the Académie Julian, studying under Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre. She also received guidance from prominent French painters Jean-Jacques Henner and Carolus-Duran. Her painting La Mère was accepted into the Paris Salon in 1888, establishing her reputation as a gifted painter of intimate domestic scenes, particularly those portraying peasant women and children. Her work was distinguished by confident brushwork, rich color, and a masterful treatment of light, often emphasizing the dignity and emotional depth of ordinary subjects. Throughout her career, Nourse traveled extensively across Europe and North Africa, finding inspiration in local customs, landscapes, and daily activities. She exhibited internationally and received numerous distinctions, including silver medals at the Paris Exposition of 1900 and the St. Louis Exposition of 1904, as well as a gold medal at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. In 1901, she became a member of the prestigious Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, further solidifying her standing in the French art world. Nourse remained in France for most of her adult life, returning to the United States only once, in 1893. She retired from painting in 1924 but continued living in Paris with her sister Louise, whom she supported throughout her career. Nourse died in 1938, leaving behind an important body of work admired for its technical sophistication, compassionate realism, and portrayal of women's experiences. Her paintings remain represented in prominent public and private collections in the United States and abroad.
  • Creator:
    Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1929
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1841218727912

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