Sigmond Russell (Sigmund G. Roessle) (American/New Orleans, c. 1854-1907), "Life along the River: Southern Homestead and Live Oak Tree with Spanish Moss", pencil drawing on paper, pencil-signed "Russell" en verso, 11 in. x 14 1/4 in., period gilt frame Note: The New Orleans born artist, Sigmond Russell, was a fresco painter and worked as a scenic painter for the Academy of Music. He was also known as Sigmund G. Roessle and jointly owned Edgar & Roessle scenic painting company in 1889. Reference: Mahe, John, ed., Encyclopaedia of New Orleans Artists, 1718-1918, The Historic New Orleans Collection, 1987, p. 329.