Dawson Dawson-Watson (American/British, 1864-1939). Cacti in Bloom, 1885. Oil on canvas laid on board

Description

Dawson Dawson-Watson (American/British, 1864-1939)
Cacti in Bloom, 1885
Oil on canvas laid on board
21 x 16 inches (53.3 x 40.6 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: Dawson-Watson / 85

Property sold to Benefit the Settlement Home for Children Austin, Texas

Dawson Dawson-Watson, an English-born artist with a distinguished career on both sides of the Atlantic, is celebrated for his contributions to landscape painting in Texas and the American West. Born in London in 1864, he trained in Paris under prominent artists such as Carolus Duran and spent formative years in Giverny near the Impressionist painter Claude Monet. His early career took him across Europe and the United States, including stints as director of the Hartford Art Society and teaching at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. Dawson-Watson first arrived in Texas in 1917, and by 1926 he settled permanently in San Antonio, drawn by the region's unique landscapes and the promise of artistic opportunities. He became an influential figure in Texas art, especially known for his vibrant impressionist interpretations of local flora and landscapes.


More information about Dawson Dawson-Watson. See also: Dawson-Watson, Dawson, Watson, Dawson Artist.

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000.

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