Edwin C. Siegfried (Am. 1889 – 1955) Pastel On Paper Titled “Moonlit Marsh”

Moody pastel on paper by Edwin C. Siegfried, one of the top Pastelists of this period. This piece is titled “Moonlit Marsh”. Framed in a walnut stained wood with parcel gilt details. An antique white matte all under glass. The sight measurements are 19”h x 25”w., framed measurements are 29”h x 35”w x 1.5”d. Very good, well maintained condition.
Edwin C. Siegfried was born in Alameda, CA on Feb. 18, 1889 into a pioneer California family. Edwin’s father was a prosperous tea importer and a partner of Max and Joseph Brandenstein (founders of MJB Coffee). The family estate in Alameda at 2044 Alameda Avenue was complete with stables, tennis courts, and greenhouses to hold the family’s orchid collection. During WWI Edwin served in the infantry. Upon returning home he began painting without the benefit of art training. Initially he worked in oils but soon abandoned that medium in favor of pastels. Reared in affluence, the artist cared little for money or social postition and for many years maintained a home and studio in the attic at 1819 Central Avenue in Alameda