Peony Decoration by Eva Auld Watson, Amer.,(1889-1948) Chalk In her work this fertility

In her work this fertility becomes a fitting metaphor for the role of the artist in society

an alliance of National Guard soldiers and working class men

and resides in Traveler's Square next to the Jonathan Trumbull House

an impression printed on a cream satin

Peony Decoration by Eva Auld Watson, Amer.,(1889-1948) Chalk In her work this fertilityColor Linocut, 1925, Ed. 5 90, 10 1 8 x 10, signed, titled and numbered in pencil, on cream wove japan paper 12 x 12. A beautiful Arts & Crafts Deco floral subject by this accomplished artist who along with her husband both specialized in color linocut from the late 1920's to past mid century.