Kerna Maybeck

1903–1987 (age 84)

Artist

Biography

Artist Kerna Maybeck devoted herself to capturing light and place, creating canvases that reflected a patient observation of landscape and daily life.

Her quiet studio practice and willingness to share insights with up-and-coming artists ensured her vision continued to inspire beyond the gallery walls, and her story endures for visitors to Mountain View Cemetery.

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