Ida A. Johnson
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Ida A. Johnson | |
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 Ida Johnson (1850-1931) | |
| Born | Ida Anna Johnson January 13, 1850 Nyack, New York, US |
| Died | March 7, 1931 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Watercolorist |
| Partner | Josephine M. Culbertson |
Ida A. Johnson (born on January 13, 1850 and died on March 7, 1931) was an American botanical still life and china painter. She and her partner, Josephine M. Culbertson, were very involved with the community art in both Brooklyn, New York and Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. They opened their Carmel-by-the-Sea home to other artists; and were instrumental in the creation of the Carmel Art Association. They provided support to the Boys Club. Johnson was Chairwoman and Curator of the Museum of last year.[1] In addition, Johnson supported initial library services in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. [2]
Career
[edit]Ida Johnson was an instructor in ceramics at Adelphi College in New York for almost ten years and served as president of the National Ceramic Society for four years.[2][3]
She established a studio and salon in Brooklyn, at 193 St. James Place, where she exhibited the watercolors Song Birds of Our Land and Twilight Park on April 2, 1898.[4] In 1899, she began an annual exhibition of oil and watercolors at her studio in Brooklyn. She also exhibited ceramic pieces including a Coffee Set.[5]
In 1901, Johnson and Culbertson hosted their annual art reception at their studio, showcasing a collection of their watercolor sketches to visitors and art enthusiasts.[6]
Gray Gables
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In 1906, Johnson and Culbertson arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.[7] They named their residence Gray Gables and opened it to local artists. They frequently hosted art exhibitions and eventually hosted meetings there for the Carmel Art Association.[8]
Some of Johnson's works were published in the Keramic Studio magazine for china painters and potters. Her California Wild Flowers, Matilija Poppy, and California Poppy were among those that were selected for the 1912 publication.[9]
Carmel Free Library
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The Carmel Free Library was opened on October 5, 1905. [10] Johnson was president of the library board. She also worked as a librarian.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Ida A Johnson - Biography".
- ^ "Ida A. Johson" (PDF). Traditional Fine Arts Organization. pp. 457–458. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Art and Artists". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. April 2, 1898. p. 13. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "In Local Studios". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. March 26, 1899. p. 18. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Coming Art Reception". The Brooklyn Citizen. Brooklyn, New York. March 24, 1901. p. 16. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Hughes, Edan Milton (January 1, 1989). Artists in California, 1786-1940 (2nd ed.). San Francisco, USA: Hughes Pub Co; Subsequent edition. p. 109. ISBN 978-0961611217.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Kent Seavey (May 10, 2002). "Department Of Parks And Recreation" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Leonard, Anna B.; Robineau, Adelaide Alsop (1912). "Keramic Studio Volume 14". Keramic Studio Publishing Company. p. 13. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Library, California State (1908). "News Notes of California Libraries Volume 3". California State Library. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "History of the Library".
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