Name/Title
Autumn SceneEntry/Object ID
2011.23.01Description
Sylvia Randolph, "Autumn Scene", c. 2009 - Watercolor, framed.
Sylvia Randolph was one of the best known and loved residents. Born in Cincinnati in 1905, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois in 1926. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, Sylvia pursued additional art classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Ox-Bow School of Painting under Frederick Fursman and Michael Mason, and with Albert Krehbiel.
Later, Sylvia taught high school Latin, English, and Art in Waukegan, Illinois. She became a permanent residetn of Saugatuck in 1968, where she painted until her death in 2008.
This late watercolor captures the exuherance typical of Randolph's work. Here, she records and interprets a bright auntumn day along the river.Type of Painting
On paperCollection
ArtworksCataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2011.23Source or Donor
Crandell, Barbara (Eddy)Acquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist
Bekken, Sylvia Anna Edna (Miller) Randolph 1905-2008Date made
circa 2009Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Signed Name: S. Randolph
Signature Location: bottom rightLexicon
Search Terms
Artist, Randolph, Sylvia, Ox-BowDimensions
Dimension Notes
Frame Size: 20.75l x 26.75wLocation
Shelf
AC bay 17Room
Art Conservation RoomRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Bekken, Sylvia Anna Edna (Miller) Randolph 1905-2008General Notes
Note
Made by Sylvia in her 100th year.
Status: OK
Status By: Mary Voss
Status Date: 2011-06-06Create Date
June 6, 2011Update Date
September 4, 2024
