Mae Barbee Bruening, Texan (1908-1994) Oil Painting Laguna Beach CA Coastline

Description: Estate FindMae Barbee Bruening(1908-1994)San Antonio TexasArtistOil Painting We offer an oil painting by Mae Barbee Bruening (1908-1994) depicting waves crashing on the rocks found on the shoreline of Laguna Beach, California.The painting is signed “Mae Barbee” on the lower right corner and in penciled script on the reverse canvas stretcher. Undated, we estimate that the painting was probably executed in the 1940-1950 era based on limited biographical information. Born in Texas, the artist studied in Chicago, Paris and Laguna Beach. By 1947 she was an established artist living in San Antonio, Texas and was a founding member of the River Art Group.The frame measures 28” in width and 23 3/4” in height with the image measuring 19 5/8” in width and 15 5/8” in height. The stretched cloth canvas measures 20” in width and 16” in height.As seen in the photographs, tiny pinpoints of light will show when the canvas is held up to a light from behind but are not readily observed when the painting is hung on the wall.The California coastal plein aire painting by Mae Barbee Bruening is presented in very good vintage condition. Mae Barbee Bruening (1908-1994) San Antonio Texas ArtistMae Barbee Bruening was born in 1908, in Texas. Mae studied under artists in Chicago, Laguna Beach, and Paris.Mae was an active exhibitor, teacher and painter in the San Antonio art community. She was a charter member of the River Art Group, an active participant in the San Antonio Art League, and member of the board of directors of the Wonderland Art Galley. She taught in Wonderland's instructional program. Mae Bruening was named Artist of the Month in July, 1966 by St. Mary's University. Mae's art work can be found in many Texas churches. Mae Barbee Bruening died in 1994. River Art Group is one of the largest and finest artist groups in the country. Housed in the historic Florian House within La Villita artisan village in downtown San Antonio, River Art Group was formed during the summer of 1947, when two small groups of San Antonio artists had the notion of doing a combined art show on the refurbished San Antonio Riverwalk. Today, River Art Group has over 200 member artists from San Antonio and surrounding communities working in a wide variety of media. The gallery offers works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, photography, clay, metal, wood, and fine art reproductions. Many artists are juried in for multiple categories.

Price: 900 USD

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-15T16:53:59.000Z

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