Tuesday, November 29, 2022

E. Charlton Fortune

 

Summer (1914)

E. Charlton Fortune was an American painter who was active in the early 20th century. She was born in 1885 in Oakland, California, and studied art at the California School of Fine Arts (now the San Francisco Art Institute). Fortune was known for her landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, which were characterized by her use of bright, bold colors and her expressive brushwork.

Fortune was a member of the California Art Club and the National Association of Women Artists, and her work was exhibited widely in the United States. She was recognized for her contributions to the art world with a number of awards and honors, and her work can be found in many public and private collections. Fortune died in 1969 at the age of 84.

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