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b. 1942 -

Elizabeth Matheson (born 1942) is a prominent photographer in North Carolina.

Elizabeth Matheson was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from Sweet Briar College in 1964 before attending the Penland School of Crafts, working under John Menapace and completing her studies in 1972.


Matheson has won many awards for her photography, including the North Carolina Award for Excellence in the Arts. She primarily photographs interiors, but her subjects range widely. She has held solo exhibitions of her work at Hollins University, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, the North Carolina Museum of Art, Duke University, and others.

Her work has been featured in publications including Quartet: Four North Carolina Photographers, Safe Harbor Books, 2005; To See, poems by Michael McFee, North Carolina Wesleyan Press, 1991; Blithe Air: Photographs of England, Wales, and Ireland, Jargon Society, 1995; and Shell Castle, Portrait of a North Carolina House, Safe Harbor Books, 2008.

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  • Elizabeth Matheson (American 20th Century) 4 framed photographs by famous North Carolina photographer
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Elizabeth Matheson (American 20th Century) 4 framed photographs by famous North Carolina photographer

    Est: $200 - $600

    Elizabeth Matheson (American 20th Century) 4 framed photographs by famous North Carolina photographer Elizabeth Matheson. Somerhill Gallery Chapel Hill NC. all pencil sighed titled and numbered 1/25. 22 x 22 inches sight size, overall framed size 30-1/2 x 30-1/2 inches

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson - Edenton (1982) - 2003
    Feb. 08, 2018

    Elizabeth Matheson - Edenton (1982) - 2003

    Est: $125 - $175

    "Edenton (1982)" by Elizabeth Matheson, 2003 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 20 x 24 inches, with an image size of 12 x 15.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details:

    DUMBO Auctions
  • John Menapace (NC, 1927-2010), Six Photographs
    Dec. 02, 2017

    John Menapace (NC, 1927-2010), Six Photographs

    Est: $400 - $800

    black and white photographs dry mounted to mat board, four signed in pencil lower right, unframed. SS 8 x 10 in.; DOA 10 x 12 in. (some vertical) Though John Menapace was raised and attended university in the Northeast, he eventually moved to North Carolina where he became an important figure in southeastern photography. Menapace first moved to Durham in 1956 to be the Director of Design and Production at Duke University Press. He later taught photography courses throughout the State and mentored other important North Carolina photographers such as Elizabeth Matheson and Caroline Vaughan. In 1984, the North Carolina Museum of Art hosted a solo exhibition for Menapace. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Untitled
    Jun. 13, 2014

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Untitled

    Est: -

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Untitled (Susan at the beach), unsigned, matted and framed under glass. SS 19.5 x 20 in.; DOA 33 x 32.5 in. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC (2000)

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Two Photographs
    Sep. 13, 2013

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Two Photographs

    Est: $300 - $500

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Two Photographs the first titled "Bodnant Gardens" and signed in the lower margin, matted and framed (SS 9.25 x 9.25 in.; DOA 16.5 x 16.5 in.); the second titled "Dawlish, Devonshire" and signed in the lower margin, matted and framed (SS 9.75 x 11.5 in.; DOA 19 x 18.75 in.). Private Collection, Chapel Hill, NC No apparent condition concerns - not examined out of the frames.

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson
    Aug. 25, 2013

    Elizabeth Matheson

    Est: $200 - $300

    (North Carolina, 20th/21st century)Pisa, 2001, signed lower right "Elizabeth Matheson", and titled lower left, color print, 15-7/8 x 13-7/8 (image)19-3/4 x 15-7/8 in.(photographic paper sheet); FRAME?, good condition, hinged to mount; abrasions to frame. Provenance: Somerhill Gallery, Durham, North Carolina

    Brunk Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Fountain Villa..."
    Jun. 15, 2012

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Fountain Villa..."

    Est: -

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Fountain Villa..." ...Aldobrandir," artist signed and dated at lower right, triple matted under glass within a silver foliate frame. SS 14.5 x 14.5 in.; DOA 32 x 31 in. Born and raised in Hillsborough, Matheson's photographs are in numerous private and public collections including the NCMA and High Museum in Atlanta. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Viareggio, Hotel Essex"
    Jun. 15, 2012

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Viareggio, Hotel Essex"

    Est: -

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Viareggio, Hotel Essex" photograph, signed and inscribed along lower margin, triple matted under glass and presented in a gilt frame. SS 14.5 x 14.5 in.; DOA 29 x 28.5 in. Born and raised in Hillsborough, Matheson's photographs are in numerous private and public collections including the NCMA and High Museum in Atlanta. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Floral Arrangement"
    Jun. 15, 2012

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Floral Arrangement"

    Est: -

    Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Floral Arrangement" photograph, triple matted under glass with ornate gilt foliate frame. SS 17.5 x 17.5 in.; DOA 32 x 32 in. Born and raised in Hillsborough, Matheson's photographs are in numerous private and public collections including the NCMA and High Museum in Atlanta. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC

    Leland Little Auctions
  • A Collection of Seven Early New Zealand Studio
    Apr. 01, 2010

    A Collection of Seven Early New Zealand Studio

    Est: $80 - $150

    A Collection of Seven Early New Zealand Studio Pottery Items by Elizabeth Matheson comprising two jugs, four vases and an ashtray, all with simple glaze and with Matheson's insignia incised. Plus another of unknown origin. Note: small chip.

    Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers
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