Julia Michel Black (American/Louisiana, d. 1968, active Newcomb College, 1903-1907 & 1913-1916), "Still Life of Pottery", oil on board, signed lower right, unfinished still life and "Taylor Clark, Fine Prints, Paintings and Framing, Baton Rouge, LA" label en verso, 14 1/4 in. x 11 1/2 in., framed, overall 18 1/2 in. x 16 in. x 1 5/8 in. Provenance: Collection of Dr. James Nelson, Gonzales, LA; Neal Auction, May 8, 2016, lot 1137.Note: Julia Michel Black was a student at Sophie Newcomb College and a member of the Art Association of New Orleans and the Arts and Crafts Club of New Orleans.

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