Dixie Selden Still Life Oil Painting "May Apples," Early 20th Century

Item Details

Dixie Selden (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 – 1936)
May Apples, early 20th century
Oil painting on canvas
Signed “Dixie Selden” to the lower right
Metal plaque including artist’s name and title is attached to the lower edge of the frame

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dixie Selden was a notable Impressionist painter. Selden studied painting and drawing under her mentor Frank Duvenck at the McMicken School of Design, now known as the Art Academy of Cincinnati. With Duveneck’s endorsement, she began to exhibit at the Covington Art Club in 1890 and was honored for her landscapes and portraits. Within two years, her works were shown next to work by renowned artists such as Edward Henry Potthast, Charles Henry Sharp, Henry Farny, and more. Selden was instrumental in establishing the Women’s Art Club of Cincinnati and served as its president. As a world-traveler, she captured landscapes and genre scenes of the country she visited. She was an active member of multiple art associations and leagues. Her paintings are held in national collections such as the New York Academy of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and of course, Cincinnati Art Museum.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- abrasions and scratches to the frame; some paint chipping and scratches throughout the composition; dust and residue to the surface.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight measures 15" W x 18.75" H.

Item #

ITMGA45341