Carol Johnson

Rockwellian Style Watercolor by WW2 Illustrator Carol Johnson

c. 1950

Jane Wooster Scott (American, b. 1920) Untitled (Cats), 20th century Watercolor on paper Sight size: 10 x 14 in. Framed: 17 x 20 3/4 in. Signed lower left: Wooster In the "Guinness Book of Records" as one of the most reproduced artists in America, Jane Wooster Scott began copying work by folk artists such as Grandma Moses and gradually evolved into her own style. A turning point for her career was a joint showing at the Ankrum Gallery in Los Angeles with her comedian friend, Jonathan Winters. It was mostly a business crowd, and she sold 40 paintings in an hour. Scott grew up in the Philadelphia area and moved West following her dream to be a movie star. She quickly learned that goal was not for her, but became the host of a talk show where she interviewed movie stars. Then she married and quit that work, becoming a full-time mother. Currently (2002) she resides in homes in Los Angeles and Sun Valley...

Jane Wooster Scott (American, b. 1920) Untitled (Cat House), 20th century Watercolor on paper Sight size: 10 x 14 in. Framed: 17 x 20 3/4 in. Signed lower le...

China ink and watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1932 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.

A fine, splendid watercolor on both sides of the sheet realized by Maccari in 1930s. It depicts travellers in different places, with a satirical touch and a magnificent quality of d...