Thursday, February 07, 2013

Gertrude, Queen of the Waves


Gertrude Caroline Ederle (October 23, 1905 – November 30, 2003) was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.

oil paint on panel, 6"x7.25"

3 comments:

Sabine said...

Great woman, gorgeous effort, fantastic artwork! Love it! Sabine

vivienne strauss said...

Thank you very much, Sabine!

Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous painting! Love the big waves.