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Ida A. Johnson (January 13, 1850 – March 7, 1931) was an American botanical still life and china painter, as well as, the person who helped start library service in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Ida A. Johnson | |
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 Ida Johnson (1850-1931) | |
| Born | Ida Anna Johnson January 13, 1850 Nyack, New York, US |
| Died | March 7, 1931 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Watercolorist |
| Partner | Josephine M. Culbertson |
Career
editJohnson became an instructor in ceramics at Adelphi College in New York for almost ten years and served as president of the National Ceramic Society for four years.[1][2]
After establishing a studio and salon in Brooklyn, at 193 St. James Place, Johnson exhibited the watercolors Song Birds of Our Land and Twilight Park at her studio in Brooklyn on April 2, 1898.[3] In 1899, she began an annual exhibition of oil and watercolors at her studio in Brooklyn. She also exhibited ceramic pieces including a Coffee Set.[4]
In 1901, the couple hosted their annual art reception at their studio, showcasing a collection of their watercolor sketches to visitors and art enthusiasts.[5]
Grey Gables
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In 1906, Johnson and Culbertson arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, shortly after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.[6] They named their residence Grey Gables and frequently hosted art exhibitions.[7]
Some of Johnson's works were published in the Keramic Studio magazine for china painters and potters. Her California Wild Flowers, Matilija Poppy, and California Poppy were among those that were selected for the 1912 publication.[8]
Carmel Free Library
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In 1908, Johnson presented a lecture and authored a paper discussing the establishment of the Carmel Free Library Association. She was president of the library board. She also worked as a librarian. [9]
References
edit- ^ "Ida A. Johnson Dies". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. March 9, 1931. p. 2. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Ida A. Johson" (PDF). Traditional Fine Arts Organization. pp. 457–458. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Art and Artists". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. April 2, 1898. p. 13. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "In Local Studios". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. March 26, 1899. p. 18. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Coming Art Reception". The Brooklyn Citizen. Brooklyn, New York. March 24, 1901. p. 16. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Hughes, Edan Milton (January 1, 1989). Artists in California, 1786-1940 (2nd ed.). San Francisco, USA: Hughes Pub Co; Subsequent edition. ISBN 978-0961611217.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Kent Seavey (May 10, 2002). "Department Of Parks And Recreation" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Leonard, Anna B.; Robineau, Adelaide Alsop (1912). "Keramic Studio Volume 14". Keramic Studio Publishing Company. p. 13. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Library, California State (1908). "News Notes of California Libraries Volume 3". California State Library. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
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