Emma Richardson Cherry (American, 1859-1954). Red Oaks, Randolph Field, circa 1935. Oil on canvasboard. 8 x 10 inches (2...

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Emma Richardson Cherry (American, 1859-1954)
Red Oaks, Randolph Field, circa 1935
Oil on canvasboard
8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Signed lower left: E. R. Cherry

EXHIBITED:
The Heritage Society, Houston, Texas, "Actively Working, Silently Waiting: The Paintings of E. R. Cherry," July 1-September 24, 2004;
Houston Library, Houston, Texas, "Emma Richardson Cherry, Houston's First Modern Artist," February 1-May 4, 2013.

Known for her light-infused landscapes, portraits, and still life scenes, Emma Richardson Cherry was a Texas artist who studied at the Art Institute in Chicago and the Art Students League of New York under such masters as William Merritt Chase. She studied and exhibited in Italy and France, training at the Academie Julian in Paris and also with Luc-Olivier Merson. Settling in Houston in 1893, Cherry was active in art circles and frequently exhibited her work, earning several awards over the course of her career.

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