Ellen Cooper Baxley 1904 Landscape 
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Ellen Cooper Baxley 1904 Landscape
This delicate watercolor painting by Ellen Cooper Baxley offers a serene depiction of the upper hills area along Tunnel Road, showcasing Baxley's affinity for capturing the tranquil beauty of natural landscapes. The artwork is imbued with a palette of soft greens, blues, and earth tones, which harmonize to create a peaceful, inviting scene. The composition focuses on the gentle undulations of the hills, dotted with vegetation, under a softly rendered sky, highlighting Baxley's skill in portraying depth and atmosphere with watercolor.
Title: Upper Hills Area of Tunnel Road
Artist: Ellen Cooper Baxley (1860-1949)
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Year: 1904
Signed: Lower left "Ellen Cooper"
Size: Overall: 16" x 22", Visible: 12" x 18"
Frame: The painting is housed in a simple, elegant frame that complements its serene landscape.
Condition: Good, with some debris noted behind the glass, which does not affect the visibility of the vibrant watercolor hues.
Artist Background:
Ellen Cooper Baxley, born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was an accomplished artist known for her landscape paintings. After studying art in New York, Paris, and the School of Design in San Francisco during the 1890s, Baxley settled in Santa Barbara by the 1930s, where she became an integral member of the Santa Barbara Art League. Her works are noted for their delicate detail, vibrant color, and emotional depth, characteristics that are vividly portrayed in this piece. Baxley's contributions to the art community are preserved in her pieces displayed at the Santa Barbara Court House, particularly noted for capturing the essence of the California landscape.