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Watercolor Two Stacked Books March 2, 1894

Letterbound sketchbook

An 1898 sketch

A study sketch in pencil
Ruth Payne Jewett Burgess was born in Montpelier, Vermont in 1865. She studied in New England, Germany and Italy, exploring and developing her artistic talent. Her works include landscapes, stills, and portraiture. She is particularly noted for her works in watercolor and oil.