{"product_id":"rita-mount-1888-1967-untitled-woman-reading-floral-study-on-verso-graphite-on-paper-signed-lower-left","title":"Rita Mount (1888–1967)\nUntitled: Woman Reading (Floral Study on Verso)\nGraphite on paper, signed lower left","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA graceful original graphite drawing by celebrated Canadian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRita Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting a young woman quietly absorbed in her reading. Rendered with confident, expressive linework, the composition beautifully captures a quiet moment of contemplation while showcasing Mount’s remarkable ability to convey character and movement with an economy of line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheet is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring an original floral study on the reverse—an engaging glimpse into the artist’s creative process and a desirable feature for collectors. Signed lower left, the drawing is presented in a complementary gilt frame with a cream mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRita Mount was one of Canada’s notable early 20th-century artists, studying in Montreal, Paris, and New York before establishing her career in Montreal. She exhibited with the Royal Canadian Academy, and her work is represented in several Canadian museum collections. Today, her paintings and drawings are appreciated for their sensitivity, technical skill, and enduring charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA timeless and elegant work that would make a wonderful addition to a gallery wall, library, or reading nook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rita Mount (Canadian, 1888–1967)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntitled: Woman Reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Floral Study on Verso)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graphite on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed lower left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original floral study on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gilt wood frame with cream mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition; presented in a later frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 25” x 21”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48349964239001,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/IMG-5766.png?v=1784727160","url":"https:\/\/anniesalcove.com\/products\/rita-mount-1888-1967-untitled-woman-reading-floral-study-on-verso-graphite-on-paper-signed-lower-left","provider":"Annie's Alcove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}