Maud Mary Mason (American/Connecticut, 1867-1956), "Still Life, The Lustre Pitcher", oil on canvas, signed lower right, "The National Arts Club, New York, NY" label with artist, handwritten label with title and artist information on backing board, 24 1/8 in. x 20 1/4 in., framed, overall 31 1/2 in. x 27 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. Note: Maud Mason was born in rural Kentucky and likely began decorating ?china blanks? with her two sisters during her teenage years to supplement the family?s income, inspiring a lifetime of artistic pursuit. After working as a china decorator in Toronto, Mason moved to New York by 1895 and took classes at the Art Students League with William Merritt Chase and Arthur Wesley Dow, both of whom she credited with inspiring her interest in still life and her strong foundation in color and composition. Mason later became a teacher herself and a leader in the arts community, inspiring many other professional women artists of the time. She divided her time between teaching design, ceramics and painting. An associate member of the National Academy of Design, Mason regularly participated in its annual exhibitions from 1914 to 1950. She was also a member of the National Arts Club, the Society of Ceramic Artists, and the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors, where she served as president from 1912 to 1917. Ref.: ?Mason, Maud (1967-1956).? The Johnson Collection. www.thejohnsoncollection.org. Accessed May 6, 2024.

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