Search Results: American Drawings from L'Estampe Originale

c. 1890. Pencil, chalk and watercolor. Margins: 21 ¼ x 14 ½. Roosevelt-Richards is just recently being recognized for her place in American artBorn: Known for: Juvenile book and magazine illustration1905 was the year she came to Wilmington.Delaware and studied with Howard Pyle, remaining there for 7 years.By the time Richards had begun her studies under Pyle she was a published illustrator, with works appearing in juvenile literature books.In a 1927 interview, she recalled Pyle's attitude toward his teaching: "Twice a week we would come together and Mr. Pyle would criticize our efforts and offer suggestions. He always acted as if it were a privilege we gave him." After her stay in Wilmington, Richards settled permanently in New Haven, actively participating in the art community there.

C. 1890. Pencil sketch on tissue. 11 ½ x 12. D.V. See Mayenpon, Charlotte Leon: Shadows and Light: Life friends and Opinions of Maurice Stern, 1965. Framed.

Los Angeles, California., LACMA, 1976. 238pp. Richly illustrated. (3)

1932. Charcoal drawing on tissue.. It is probably an early sketch for the print SHOWTIME WEST 45TH STREET, 1932. 10 3/4 x 13 7/8.