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Anne Belle Stone
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| Born | 1874 |
| Died | 1949 (aged 74–75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Washington, Scripps College |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | American Impressionism |
Anne Belle Stone (1874–1949) was an American artist. She was well-known for her beautiful paintings of flowers, often called floral still-lifes. She also helped create an important art group called the Women Painters of Washington.
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About Anne Belle Stone
Early Life and Education
Anne Belle Stone was born in 1874 in Des Moines, Iowa. When she was about 15 years old, in 1889, her family moved to Seattle, Washington. She loved art and studied at two colleges: the University of Washington and Scripps College.
Starting New Art Groups
Anne Belle Stone was a very active artist. In 1930, she helped start the Women Painters of Washington. This group was important for women artists in the area. She was also a member of other art societies, like the National League of American Pen Women and the Northwest Watercolor Society.
Her Painting Style
Anne Belle Stone's art style is known as American Impressionism. This means her paintings often showed light and color in a way that captured a feeling or impression of a scene, rather than focusing on perfect details. She was especially good at painting flowers.
Exhibitions and Shows
Stone's artwork was shown in many places, mostly on the West Coast. From 1931 to 1950, her paintings were displayed at the Western Washington Fair.
Her art was also featured in several famous museums and galleries, including:
- the California Palace of the Legion of Honor
- the Henry Art Gallery
- the Oakland Art Gallery
- the Portland Art Museum
- the Seattle Art Museum
Later Life
Anne Belle Stone passed away in 1949 in Seattle, Washington. She left behind a legacy of beautiful floral paintings and helped pave the way for other women artists.
