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Vase of Flowers by Cora Bliss Taylor

Painting
A smooth, pale green-blue vase with an arrangement of petunias, zinnia and blue, sage-like flowers. The vase is positioned on a cool gray surface against a similar toned background. "Jessica House" is written on the back.
Vase of Flowers by Cora Bliss Taylor picture number 1
as received and prior to conservation

2022.11.23

Collecting the Art Coast

Easel

Oil

Artworks

Winthers, Sally

2022.11

McEnroe, Therese "Tess" K.

Donation

Taylor, Cora Bliss 1889-1986

canvas, add 3.5" for framing

20 in

15 in

2nd floor gallery/conference room

Cora Bliss Taylor 1889-1986 Vase of Flowers undated | oil on canvas The vase of summer blossoms rests on a cool gray surface against a similar-toned background A student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1914-1916 and a nationally recognized painter, Cora Bliss Taylor first came to Saugatuck in 1914 while on her honeymoon. She founded the Taylor Art School in Saugatuck in 1931 and conducted lessons until 1980. Her reputation as a local artists is only surpassed by the love of art she instilled in her students throughout the years. Collection: Saugatuck-Douglas History Center Gift of: Therese K. McEnroe Accession: 2022.11

02/12/2022

10/02/2025