Henry Chapman Ford was best known for his paintings of the entire chain of twenty-one California missions. In 1875, due to his desire to have a warmer climate, Ford moved to a milder climate, settling in Santa Barbara, California. 1875. 18" x 30" Oil on canvas. Signed and dated left.....
As a teenager, Ludmilla met the artist Thaddeus Welch, despite a twenty-three year age difference, the couple was married in 1883. The couple eventually settled in Marin County and then Santa Barbara, where they developed a loyal patronage. The two often painted side by side. 10" X 17". Oil on.....
As a teenager, Ludmilla met the artist Thaddeus Welch, despite a twenty-three year age difference, the couple was married in 1883. The couple eventually settled in Marin County and then Santa Barbara, where they developed a loyal patronage. The two often painted side by side. 14" x 18". Oil on.....
Noted philanthropist, art collector and founder of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and fine artist. Paintings by Ludington are quite scarce. Circa 1935. 22' x 29" Oil on canvas. Signed lower left.