Lot 39: Mary Louise McLaughlin (American, 1847-1939)

Mary Louise McLaughlin (American, 1847-1939) Portrait of a Young Woman
watercolor on paper
signed and dated 1890, u.l.
17.25" x 11.5"

Mary Louise McLaughlin had a distinguished artistic career and worked in a variety of media. She received her formal art training at the McMicken School of Design in drawing, painting, sculpture, metalwork, woodcarving and china painting. She later studied under Frank Duveneck. McLaughlin experimented with porcelain firings and is recognized for her production of American Faience and Losanti. Not laid down.