Gertrude Shibley (1916-2006) American, Miniature Painted Tile Cubist Inspired Still Life. Cubist-style still life features a vibrant, geometric arrangement of fruit and vessels on patterned surfaces. Signed lower right. Artist information and bio verso. Framed.

Overall Size: 12 x 12 in.
Sight Size: 6 x 6 in.

Gertrude Shibley (1916-2006) was an American painter active in the early to mid-20th century, known for her decorative landscapes, floral studies, and occasional genre scenes. Working in a traditional representational style, she focused on carefully composed compositions that emphasized color harmony and gentle naturalistic detail. While relatively little comprehensive biographical documentation survives, Shibley’s works appear in regional exhibition records and private collections, suggesting she was active in local art circles and art associations of her time. Her paintings reflect the broader American taste for accessible, decorative realism during the period, particularly in works intended for home and civic display.

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