Mary Drake Coles Signed – Blind Memory Painter, Vineyard Artist
USD 1207.50 USD
After painting extensively around the world, Coles lost her sight to glaucoma in the 1950s. What followed was not the end of her career—but its most extraordinary chapter. Thissigned watercolor from the 1988 portfolio represents Coles at her artistic peak—emotive, confident, and deeply tied to Martha’s Vineyard lore.
Specifications
| Artist | Mary Drake Coles |
| Signed | Yes |
| Size | Small |
| Title | Sketches |
| Material | Paper |
| Item Length | 14 in |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Region Of Origin | Massachusetts, USA |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Type | Painting |
| Year Of Production | 1966 |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Item Height | 17 in |
| Style | Abstract |
| Theme | Nature |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Production Technique | Watercolor Painting |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Time Period Produced | 1960-1969 |
What stands out about this small painting is how it adds personality to tight corners while keeping the layout open.
