Edwin Newton Botsford (American, 1903-1949)

Signed: E. Botzford, '31, (on original mat, lower, right)

" Paseo Olvera - El Pueblo de Nuestra La Senora Reina de Los Angeles ", 1931 written in pencil by artist on original mat, lower, left

Watercolor on paper

11 1/8" x 8 1/2" image size

1 3/8" carved original frame in bronze finish with wood graining in panels

Overall Size: 20 1/4" x 16 1/4" 

A nice presentation, complete with AR glass. Ready to be hung and enjoyed.

Based on the Edan Hughes biography, he was born in Michigan, January 5, 1903, moved to Los Angeles in 1919, died there November 29, 1949. He participated in the artists fiesta in Los Angeles in September, 1931, where this image may have been painted. This area is known as the birthplace of Los Angeles. Botsford was a commercial artist and printmaker, known for his watercolor paintings.