Eleanor Rogers Onderdonk

Place: San Antonio

Born: 1884

Death: 1964

Biography:

Eleanor Onderdonk was a multi-talented artist and teacher known for her paintings of portraits, landscapes, miniatures, and still lifes. She was born on October 28, 1884 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert Jenkins Onderdonk and Emily Gould Onderdonk. Eleanor came from a family of artists; her father was also an artist and art teacher while her brother Julian Onderdonk was known as the 'father of Texas painting'. She studied at the Art Students League in New York City, where she honed her skills under the tutelage of William Merritt Chase. Eleanor went on to become a curator of art at the Witte Memorial Museum in San Antonio and taught art classes throughout her career. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Texas and beyond, showcasing her talent as an artist who captured the essence of life through her paintings.