Susan Gertrude Schell (1891-1970), was an American painter and educator. She was a member of the Philadelphia Ten.[1]
Susan Gertrude Schell | |
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| Born | 1891 Titusville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | 1970 (aged 78–79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Painting, Educator |
Biography edit
Schell was born in 1891 in Titusville, Pennsylvania. She spent her youth in Philadelphia where she first met fellow artist Nancy Maybin Ferguson.[2]
She attended the West Chester State Teachers College, the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.[3]
Schell taught at the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art from 1930 through 1960.[4]
Schell was associated with the Philadelphia Ten from 1934 to 1945.[3][2]
In 1953 the Woodmere Art Museum purchased Pennsylvania Pattern for their collection.[5] The Woodmere Art Museum also held a retrospective exhibition of Schell's work in 1962, as well as a memorial exhibition of her work in 1972.[3]
Schell died in 1970.[2]
References edit
- ^ "The Philadelphia Ten". Moore Women Artists. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "Susan Gertrude Schell". Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "Susan Gertrude Schell". Woodmere Art Museum. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ "Susan Gertrude Schell (American, 1891–1970)". Artnet. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ "Susan Gertrude Schell, Pennsylvania Pattern". Collection. Woodmere Art Museum. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
External links edit
- images of Susan Gertrude Schell's work on Artnet