This biography from the Archives of AskART:
| | Born in Oklahoma on Dec. 21, 1888. Mabel wed Albert Downard in 1911. The couple moved from Severy, KS to San Diego in 1923. Mrs. Downard began with pastels, progressed to watercolors and finally to oils. She remained in San Diego until her demise on Sept. 11, 1971. At the time of her death her married name was Evans. Exh: San Diego Art Gallery, 1930s. | Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940" California Arts and Architecture list, 1932; Interview with the artist or his/her family. | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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