Isabel (Belle) M. Ross (1857-1931)
- Isabel (Belle) M. Ross (1857-1931)
- View of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
- Oil on canvas
- 14 x 11 inches
- Signed lower right
Belle M. Ross was born in Buffalo, New York to Sarah (Moore) Ross and James J. Ross. She was educated in the local public schools and graduated from high school in 1875. She began her artistic studies in Buffalo under Amos W. Sangster (1833-1904) and Ellen Becker (Thompson). In 1886, she continued her studies at the Art Students League under James Carroll Beckwith (1852-1917). She received a scholarship from the league which allowed her to study in Paris.In 1888, Ross traveled to Paris to further study at the Académie Colarossi.
