Laura W. Maxwell

Laura W. Maxwell (October 13, 1877 – August 7, 1967), also known as Laura Maxwell, was an American artist. She painted in oil and watercolor; her subjects included landscape, floral, and marine-themes which were exhibited in various art centers. She helped to establish the Carmel Art Association.

Early life

Maxwell was born on October 13, 1877, in Carson City, Nevada. She was the daughter of Colonel Warren Wasson (1833–1896) and Grace Adelaide Augusta Treadway (1839–1906). Her father was an early pioneer of Nevada.

Career

Maxwell's travels with her husband provided her with subjects to paint.

In August 1917, she exhibited Carmel seascapes at the Hotel Clark in Los Angeles, and at the Healy Gallery, St. Louis. In 1918, she had an exhibition of Monterey landscapes at the Rabjohn Galleries in San Francisco. Her subjects included sand dunes, patio gardens, oak trees, and other Monterey and Carmel scenes.

In January 1941, Maxwell gave a demonstration of flower arranging for painting at the Salinas Woman's Club's Garden. In March 1953, she gave a talk at the Santa Cruz Art League, on how to use watercolors alongside examples of her watercolor flower studies.

Death

At the age of 90, Laura Maxwell died on August 7, 1967, at the Ford Ord Hospital in Marina, California.