Josephine Paddock facts for kids

Josephine Paddock (born April 18, 1885 – died 1964) was an American artist who painted many beautiful pictures. She was born in New York City. Josephine went to Barnard College and then studied art at the Art Students League. There, she learned from famous artists like Robert Henri and William Merritt Chase.

Josephine had a younger sister named Ethel Louise Paddock. Ethel also became a painter and studied with Robert Henri. Both sisters showed their artwork in an important art show in 1910. This show was called the Exhibition of Independent Artists. It was a bit like a practice run for an even bigger art show that happened three years later.

The Armory Show of 1913

Josephine Paddock was one of the artists whose work was shown at the famous Armory Show in 1913. This was a very important art exhibition in American history. It introduced many new and modern art styles to the public.

Josephine had three of her watercolor paintings in the show. These paintings were:

• Swans on the grass
• Swan study-peace
• Swan study-aspiration

These paintings showed her talent for capturing nature.

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  Swan on the Grass, 1910

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  Swan Study - Aspiration, 1910

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  Swan Study - Peace, 1910

Her Artwork and Legacy

Some of Josephine Paddock's paintings are now part of a special collection. This collection was given to the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut, in the year 2000. It includes many artworks from the 1800s and 1900s.

Josephine was a member of several art groups. These included the American Watercolor Society and the North Shore Art Association. Being a member of these groups showed her dedication to art.

Today, there is a special award named after her. The Josephine Paddock Fellowship is the highest award for students studying art at Barnard College, Columbia University. This award helps talented art students continue their studies.