54: DAWSON DAWSON-WATSON (1864-1939) OIL ON CANVAS BOARD

Dawson Dawson-Watson (1864-1939)
Untitled Autumn Landscape (First quarter of the 20th century.)
The impressionist landscape anchored by a grove of trees in autumn colors is signed lower right front.

Following time in France where he studied painting in the impressionist techniques, Dawson-Watson accepted a position teaching at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts in 1904, remaining until 1915. He influenced a generation of St. Louis artists through his teaching and exhibitions. Beyond the classroom, Dawson-Watson was further involved in the cultural life of St. Louis. He played a significant role in organizing and directing theatrical productions and pageants, including the grand Pageant and Masque of St. Louis in 1914, which celebrated the city's 150th anniversary.
Canvas measures 12.5 x 16.5 with a framed size of 20H x 24W inches.
Very good original condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
$1,200 - $1,800