Friday, July 27, 2012

Edith Wharton, Author

She was born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862 and died August 11, 1937.


During her life she won the Pulitzer-Prize, for her writing.  She was an American novelist, wrote short stories and was an interior and garden designer.  In 1885 she married Edward (Teddy) Robbins Wharton.

Her books stand out and are read in many universities.  She traveled around the world and writing what she saw and felt.  Edith Wharton Abroad is a fantastic book about her travels and in particular the gardens she visited.

Her home in Lenox, MA named The Mount has extraordinary landscape/gardens.  You can visit her house and grounds.

My sketch for Paint Party Friday.

Blessings,
Janet
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22 comments:

  1. Ayala ArtJuly 27, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    What a great post, thanks for the link! Very nice portrait too, thanks for sharing and happy PPF!

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  2. ann @ studiohydeJuly 27, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What an interesting lady, I had never heard of her, but what a life she had...and a gorgeous home. Love your soft pencil drawing.

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  3. Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston)July 27, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I love the angles of her face - she looks real, not classically pretty

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  4. GlorV1July 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    What a great sketch and thanks for the intro. I do think I have heard of her but will check out the link. Nice job. Happy PPF!

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  5. ChristineJuly 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    nice tribute to this author, nice portrait!

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  6. Robin Panzer ArtJuly 27, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I am a huge Edith Wharton fan, she wrote one of my favorite books! Lovely! Happy PPF! #7 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  7. Carolyn DubeJuly 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Love how you used soft lines for her!

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  8. FayeJuly 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    What a wonderful sketch of dear Edith, Janet! I studied her in college lit classes. You have caught the intensity of her eyes well.

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  9. carol l mckennaJuly 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Lovely sketch ~ well done ~~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. Tracey FKJuly 27, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    The House of Mirth is one of my favourite books... great sketch of her... and I might have to search out that book...xx

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  11. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Beautiful portrait of a great novelist!

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  12. carlareyJuly 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I always imagine Edith being a very prim looking woman, but you have captured a little bit of mischief in her expression.

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  13. Daniele ValoisJuly 28, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    very cool. Love how you give us a little history!

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  14. Alicia CJuly 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I love her eyes! I remember her books from school

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  15. SabinaJuly 28, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Lovely portrait. You definitely captured her essence.

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  16. LeoviJuly 28, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Excellent portrait, very good. Greetings.

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  17. carol l mckennaJuly 29, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Don't know what you mean about 'flashing' stuff on my site ~ I also have an Apple so there should be no problem ~ thanks for coming by ~~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. NatashaJuly 30, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Good sketch, and I love the bit of history attached! :)

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  19. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    wonderful work!!! this looks vintage!!!

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  20. Tammie LeeAugust 1, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    lovely portrait, there is life in her eyes

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  21. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 1, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Great job. Love her Gardens she did and her writings.

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  22. NettyAugust 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    terrific portrait. Happy PPF, Annette x

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