"A biography of American painter E. Charlton Fortune (1885-1969) written by Scott A. Shields and Julianne Burton-Carvajal. Contains more than 140 images of Fortune's work and historical photographs"--
In the first part of her career, American artist E. Charlton Fortune was known for her bold painted landscapes of the Monterey Peninsula in California. In the second half of her career, she switched from painting to ecclesiastical design, designing art and furnishings for Catholic churches, and founded the Monterey Guild. This book contains over 150 reproductions and photographs of her paintings and church furnishings, plus personal photos, as well as details on her life, career, influences, and legacy. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)