Women's Works: A Celebration of Female Artists

The Gallery proudly represents a diverse array of artists, including pioneering women spanning the generations. In honor of Women’s History Month, enjoy a selection of pieces by female artists currently available at the Gallery.

Alice Schille (1869-1955) - Hillside Workers, watercolor, 18 x 21 in.

Alice Schille was classically trained at the Columbus Art School and then the Art Students League of New York, studying under William Merritt Chase. After traveling Europe at the height of art movements like Cubism and Fauvism, Schille’s work blossomed into the loose, expressive style for which she became known.

Gene Kloss (1903-1996) - Christmas Eve Processional — Taos, Ed. of 50, drypoint, 10 x 14 in.

Known for dramatic, chiaroscuro etchings, Gene Kloss’s work featured Taos landscapes, peoples, and cultural traditions usually in black and white. This illuminated processional scene is a quintessential example of her style.

Mardie Rees (b. 1980) - Mourning Ride, bronze and glass, 15 ½ x 19 x 5 ½ in.

Rendered with impeccable detail and care, Mourning Ride captures the eye and the imagination. Though it is a departure in subject matter, this work is sculptor Mardie Rees in her element, crafting an artistically resonating piece with a story to tell.

Rozel Oertle Butler (1876-1948) - Pueblo at Night, oil on canvas, 30 ¼ x 22 in.

Famously difficult to execute, night paintings are relatively rare in fine art. This scene is a hauntingly beautiful example, created by Rozel Butler. Little is known about Butler’s life, though she held an exhibition of her “South of the Border” landscape paintings in New York in 1915.

Laura Robb (b. 1955) - Garden in Taos, oil on linen board, 11 x 8 in.

A celebrated artist and instructor, Laura Robb has mastered her unique style of painting. Featuring abstracted florals and skillful use of the palette knife, Robb creates scenes that leap off the canvas.

Joan Potter (b. 1945) - Peonies in Golden Bowl, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in.

Joan Potter graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art as a young woman, but pursued careers as a stewardess, copywriter, and fashion illustrator before she rediscovered painting. She returned to school to study under David Leffel at the Art Students League of New York, which honed her skills as an elite painter.

Glenna Goodacre (1939-2020) - Waterbearer (Kneeling), Ed. of 12, bronze

Glenna Goodacre (1939-2020) - Waterbearer (Standing), Ed. of 12, bronze

Glenna Goodacre is renowned for her major national commissions, like the bas-relief of the Sacagawea dollar and the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia. The Waterbearers is another monumental work by the legendary sculptor. These are two of the three figures from the original set of twelve. (Sold separately)

Sherrie McGraw (b. 1954) - The Neigh of the Horse, oil, 22 x 26 in.

Winner of countless awards, including the Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts by the Butler Institute for American Art, Sherrie McGraw has made her mark on the art world. Yet her impeccable pieces still give the impression of great study and care, showing McGraw’s never-ending pursuit of growth as a painter.

Betsy James (b. 1948) - Sandhills at Sunset, watercolor/gouache, 5 x 5 in.

Betsy James’ works seem to come from another world, similar to our own, yet more colorful and rich. Her paintings are inspired by Southwestern landscapes and cultural traditions, featuring symbols that take on all new meaning in her magical compositions.

Bettina Steinke (1913-1999) - San Juan Dancer, pastel on paper, 22 x 17 in.

A renowned portraitist and illustrator, Bettina Steinke was an artist’s artist. After developing a successful career working across the country, she eventually settled in Santa Fe. Once there, other artists—often masters in their own right—sought Steinke’s advice and critique on their work, taking advantage of her unrivaled eye for beauty and technique.

Priscilla Hoback (1939-2018) - Female Rider with Ravens, stoneware mural (12 panels), 48 x 40 in.

When it comes to creativity, Priscilla Hoback is an absolute giant. The Santa Fe legend used earth, clay, and organic pigments to make her famous stoneware murals, jugs, and sculptures. The resulting pieces have an undeniable natural beauty that feels deeply rooted in raw, authentic humanness.

Maria Martinez (1887-1980) & Julian Roybal Martinez (1879-1943) - Black-on-Black Pottery, SAN ILDEFONSO

Maria Martinez was one the most famous Pueblo potters of all time and arguably one of the best throughout history. According to Pueblo pottery expert Richard L. Spivey, “Her work is collected and exhibited around the world, and more than any other artist, Maria Martinez brought ‘signatures’ to Indian art.” She and her husband Julian recreated the lost art form of black-on-black pottery, innovating it further by adding matte black paint designs to the shiny, polished stone surfaces.

These works and many others are currently available at Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe. For pricing and more information, please call (505) 982-4631 or email inquiry@matteucci.com.