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elsie motz lowdon

Born 1883 Died 1960 Works span 1915–1927

Elsie Motz Lowdon: A Quiet Revolution in Portraiture Elsie Motz Lowdon, born in Waco, Texas, in 1883, wasn’t a name that immediately commanded attention during her lifetime. Yet, within the quiet elegance of her portrait miniatures and evocative paintings—particularly her poignant depictions of elderly men—lies a significant contribution to early 20th-century American art. Her life, marked by both artistic training and personal resili…

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1915

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1927

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elsie motz lowdon

1883 – 1960

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