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Lloyd Branson (Tennessee) portrait of young woman

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Framed portrait of woman, signed Branson (Lloyd Branson,1861-1925) lower right corner. Watercolor/gouache. Branson is known as the first East Tennessee artist to receive formal art training in Europe (at the National Academy of Design in Paris). He also studied at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he won first prize in 1875 for his drawing of a Greek gladiator. In 1877, he returned to Knox County and bought a photography studio and art gallery, which was in operation until 1905. He lived in Knoxville the rest of his life, becoming one of the area's most prominent artists – although he continued to send paintings to the East Coast for exhibitions. Branson is known for his portrait and regional history painting. He also taught painting to several students who would become notable in their own right (including Catherine Wiley), and was a founding member of the Nicholson Art League. Provenance - From a historic home in Loudon Co., TN that is now called Magnolia Manor. Gilt oval frame not original to painting. Late 19th century. Framed - 17" Height x 14 7/8" Width. Sight - 12" Height x 10" Width.

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