Name/Title
Pastel Marsh Scene, by Siegfried, Foster-Bremer wedding gift, 1914Entry/Object ID
1986.49.1Description
Acc. No. 86.49.1
Subject Category: Artists, Fine Art
Date or Period: 1914
Object: Painting (pastel), framed
Description:
Pastel painting (marsh scene) signed in the lower right corner "Siegfried." Original antique gold frame (Art Nouveau style).
Size:
History of Object: Framed pastel painting that was given by the artist Edwin Siegfried (1889-1955) as a wedding gift to Maud Charlotte Bremer & Winslow J. Foster, upon their marriage December 25th, 1914. The Bremer family were early residents of Alameda. Maud was the daughter of Otto (S.F. gunsmith) & Charlotte Bremer.
Acquired from:
Mrs. Rose L. Foster
Date:Interpretative Labels
Label
5/16/2020 MvL: current label:
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EDWIN SIEGFRIED (1889-1955)
PAINTING - PASTEL ON PAPER
Siegfried, tireless interpreter of Alameda marsh scenes, was a native of this city, and member of a prominent pioneer family. This particular painting was given by the artist as a wedding gift to Winslow J. and Maude C. Foster, December 25th, 1914.
86.49.1
