Jessie Arms Botke
American(1883–1971)
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Jessie Arms Botke (1883, 1971) was an American painter celebrated for her luminous depictions of exotic birds, particularly cockatoos, peacocks, and egrets, set against lush, decorative foliage rendered in gold leaf. She studied under Charles Hawthorne and Albert Herter, and her work reflects influences of Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movement. Her paintings are highly sought after at auction, frequently achieving strong prices for their distinctive combination of decorative elegance and technical mastery.
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