Elizabeth B. Duffey was active as a still-life painter and writer in Philadelphia and Woodbury, New Jersey in the 1860s. At the time that Duffy was painting, a tradition of still-life painting was firmly established in Philadelphia, its best known practitioners being members of the Peale family and John F. Francis. The subjects chosen by these artists included foods, primarily fruit and vegtables, cakes and wine.
In her role as author, Duffy wrote on topics relating to the home an (showing 500 of 875 characters). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subscriber Members, please Log On for artist biographies and for all services.
|
If you are not currently a member, please See Details about membership, which includes biography access, auction records, and many other features available to our day, month, or yearly Subscriber Members! | | This artist's biography is accessible freely to anyone every Friday of the week. |
|
|