Description: Jean Martin AKA Eugenia Victoria Weir Martin Original Framed Signed Plein Air Seascape Oil Painting. This amazing painting is one of her best works. The lighting and depth to this painting illuminates the seascape, truly a masterpiece. It would make a great addition to any collection. Measurements Framed 31” Height 37” Length 3” Depth Painting 24” Height 30” Length Eugenia "Jean" Victoria Weir Martin 1906-1986 San Diego, California Landscapes, Seascapes Eugenia Victoria Weir Martin was a painter and art instructor in Southern California. She was born in Tennessee on March 7, 1906. "Jean", as she was called, was brought to La Jolla, California as a small child by her parents, and remained in that area the rest of her life. Her Father was a businessman in the early stages of the development of La Jolla. He operated a General Store in the early village. They resided in "Windemere", which is now the home of the La Jolla Historical Society. At the age of 10 she studied art with a Mrs. Fletcher, an artist in residence at the 1916 California Exposition in Balboa Park. She also studied at the San Diego Academy of Fine Arts. Early in her career she also studied with Maurice Braun, Alfred Mitchell, Edward Langley and other important area artists. She had a studio on Balboa Park (most likely in Spanish Village) which was open to the public. Jean began teaching locally during World War II at Camp Callan and continued her instruction until the 1970's. As an art teacher she was featured in the December 1952 issue of "National Geographic Magazine". Jean was a Member, and Past President, of the La Jolla Art Association (1955-57). She was also a member of the Chula Vista Art Association, San Diego Watercolor Society (of which she was a Founding Member), and the San Diego County Art Association. During her career she had over 30 solo exhibitions throughout Southern California. She signed her works "Jean Martin", or "Jean V. Martin". The wife of John W. Martin, she died in San Diego on August 4th, 1986.
Price: 2096.5 USD
Location: Oceanside, California
End Time: 2024-12-25T21:48:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 225 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Eugenia Victoria Weir Martin ( Jean)
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Jean Martin, Front Right Corner
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Material: Canvas
Item Length: 37 In
Framing: Framed
Region of Origin: California, USA
Subject: Seascape
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 31 In
Style: Impressionism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 3 In
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
