Description: Intriguing Mid Century 1940s World War II era (1944) architectural themed watercolor painting and more specifically a view of the Home Economics building at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, now Mary E. Gearing Hall. Mary Etna Gearing Although UT (University Texas) was coeducational from its founding in 1883, (white) women’s education differed from that of men. The women’s campus included a focus on domestic education, in the form of the “Home Economics” School and building, as were the norms and expectations of the times. Opened in 1933, the University renamed the building in 1976 after Mary E Gearing. She was the founder of the School of Domestic Economy, later named Home Economics, and today the School of Human Ecology. She was also the first woman to hold the ranks of professor and department chairman at the University of Texas. The building served as the gateway to and anchor for the “Women’s campus” as designed by early architects Herbert Greene and Paul Cret. Its interior, vestiges of which still remain, was suggestive of a domestic environment paying tribute to women’s roles in Texas history. Pencil inscription on verso reads ‘Home Eco bldg from South’. Well done with pleasing brushstrokes and good capture of light and shadow. Medium is watercolor on textured paper done in a Modernist Impressionist style. Signed and dated by the artist ‘J.R. Buttler ‘44’ in the bottom right corner. This is one of 11 original paintings that we purchased from his estate. Please see our eBay store for other paintings by this artist including 2 others of this historic building. In Very Good overall condition with only gentle wear consistent with age. Clean and crisp. Housed in a paper mat. Mat shows gentle wear and soiling. Ready for framing. Eye catching and appealing. Displays handsomely! Measures 12 1/2” x 9 1/4” and 22” x 19” with the mat. Please enjoy the photos for further item details and if you have any questions feel free to ask. This item ships Worldwide. Fast payment ensures prompt shipping. Thank you and be sure to check out our other listings!
Price: 59 USD
Location: Northfield, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-06T08:07:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: J.R. Buttler
Signed By: J.R. Buttler
Signed: Yes
Size: Medium
Title: Home Economics Building
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Material: Paper
Framing: Matted
Region of Origin: Texas
Subject: Cityscapes
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1944
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 13 in
Theme: Architecture
Style: Modernism, Realism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 10 in
Culture: American
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
