Description: This is a beautiful and refined Fine Antique 19th c. Roman Woman Art Nouveau Neoclassical Portrait Painting, Watercolor on Paper, by seldomly seen early California painter, Ada Brooke Drake (1874 - 1951.) This portrait depicts the beautiful and finely detailed depiction of a young Roman maiden, wearing head ornaments of grapes and grape leaves, with curly auburn hair. The subject's large blue eyes look off to the side of the viewer, and the figure wears a flowing white toga. Signed in graphite: "A. Drake" at the lower right edge. Approximately 15 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches (including frame.) Actual visible artwork is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. This piece likely dates to the 1890's - 1910's. Good condition for over a century of age, with mild speckles of soiling to the painted surface, and moderate - heavy scuffing and gilding loss to the original period gilded wood frame (please see photos.) Acquired in Los Angeles County, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: Ada Brooke Drake Born: 1874 - EnglandDied: 1951Known for: Illustration; Landscape Painting Ada Brooke Drake (1874 - 1951) was active/lived in Pennsylvania, California / England. Ada Drake is known for Illustration; Landscape Painting. Born in England on June 16, 1874. Drake settled in Los Angeles about 1928 and lived there until her demise on July 4, 1951. Her work includes landscapes of the Sierra.Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"City Directory; Death record.
Price: 975 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2025-01-06T04:20:48.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ada Brooke Drake
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Ada Brooke Drake
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Period: Art Nouveau (1880-1920)
Material: Paper, Watercolor
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Matted & Framed
Subject: Angels, Botanical, Community Life, Costumes, Figures, Flowers, Ladies, Mythology, Plants, Rome, Silhouettes, Still Life, Women
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 19 1/4 in
Theme: Art, Biblical, Cities & Towns, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Exhibitions, Famous Places, Fashion, History, People, Portrait, Social History
Style: Art Nouveau, Figurative Art, Illustration Art, Neoclassical, Portraiture, Realism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 15 1/4 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
