Edna Hibel (1912-14) American, Lithograph on Porcelain Children's Portraits. Pair of 1978 lithographs on porcelain plaques features delicate pastel-toned portraits of a mother with child and a young girl in a bonnet, each displayed within a teal fabric liner and a gilt frame.

Overall Size: 17 x 15 x 1 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 9 3/4 x 8 in.

Edna Hibel (1917–2014) was an American painter and printmaker celebrated for her tender depictions of mothers and children, expressive portraits, and impressionistic landscapes. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, she began painting watercolors at the age of nine and graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 1939. Influenced by artists such as Mary Cassatt and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Hibel developed a distinctive style characterized by delicate lines, soft colors, and a compassionate portrayal of human relationships. Throughout her prolific career, she worked in a variety of media, including painting, lithography, and porcelain art, often experimenting with intricate multicolor printing techniques. Her work was exhibited internationally, and she received commissions for notable projects, including a United Nations commemorative stamp and a work honoring the 75th anniversary of women's suffrage. In 1977, she founded the Hibel Museum of Fine Art in Jupiter, Florida, establishing a lasting legacy through her art and dedication to cultural exchange.

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