Lauren Ford, American., 1891-1973, 7 vignettes of a little girl at the beach, watercolor, whiting and graphite on pale green paper, pencil signed lower right.
NOTE: Bethlehem Connecticut's Abbey of Regina Laudis is a vibrant community of nuns who keep the chant tradition alive. The Abbey continues to print and sell Christmas cards today with images created by Lauren Ford. When Lauren died, she left her Bethlehem farm to the Abbey. The nuns still raise the sheep, tend the land and teach painting, pottery and printmaking in Lauren Ford's studio.
The story of Lauren Ford and Regina Laudis was captured by Clare Boothe Luce who wrote the book for the 1949 film "Come to the Stable" co-starring Celeste Holm, Loretta Young, and Elsa Lanchester playing the role of Lauren. Celeste Holm received an Academy Award nomination for her role.
NOTE: the artist enjoyed an extensive exhibition record during the 1930's: Exhibited: WMAA, 1925-26; Ferargil Galleries, NYC (solos, 1930, 1932, 1938); PAFA, 1932-33, 1939-45; CI, 1939 (solo); Corcoran Gal biennials, 1928-45; Corcoran Gal., 1939 (solo); AIC, 1928, 1932, 1937-38. (KKOR1000){TC}

Measurements:10.5x17, framed 19x25

colors vibrant