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b. 1942 -

Elizabeth Matheson (born 1942) is a prominent photographer in North Carolina.

Elizabeth Matheson was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from Sweet Briar College in 1964 before attending the Penland School of Crafts, working under John Menapace and completing her studies in 1972.


Matheson has won many awards for her photography, including the North Carolina Award for Excellence in the Arts. She primarily photographs interiors, but her subjects range widely. She has held solo exhibitions of her work at Hollins University, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, the North Carolina Museum of Art, Duke University, and others.

Her work has been featured in publications including Quartet: Four North Carolina Photographers, Safe Harbor Books, 2005; To See, poems by Michael McFee, North Carolina Wesleyan Press, 1991; Blithe Air: Photographs of England, Wales, and Ireland, Jargon Society, 1995; and Shell Castle, Portrait of a North Carolina House, Safe Harbor Books, 2008.

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    • Elizabeth Matheson (American 20th Century) 4 framed photographs by famous North Carolina photographer
      Jun. 30, 2021

      Elizabeth Matheson (American 20th Century) 4 framed photographs by famous North Carolina photographer

      Est: $200 - $600

      Elizabeth Matheson (American 20th Century) 4 framed photographs by famous North Carolina photographer Elizabeth Matheson. Somerhill Gallery Chapel Hill NC. all pencil sighed titled and numbered 1/25. 22 x 22 inches sight size, overall framed size 30-1/2 x 30-1/2 inches

      Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson - Edenton (1982) - 2003
      Feb. 08, 2018

      Elizabeth Matheson - Edenton (1982) - 2003

      Est: $125 - $175

      "Edenton (1982)" by Elizabeth Matheson, 2003 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 20 x 24 inches, with an image size of 12 x 15.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details:

      DUMBO Auctions
    • John Menapace (NC, 1927-2010), Six Photographs
      Dec. 02, 2017

      John Menapace (NC, 1927-2010), Six Photographs

      Est: $400 - $800

      black and white photographs dry mounted to mat board, four signed in pencil lower right, unframed. SS 8 x 10 in.; DOA 10 x 12 in. (some vertical) Though John Menapace was raised and attended university in the Northeast, he eventually moved to North Carolina where he became an important figure in southeastern photography. Menapace first moved to Durham in 1956 to be the Director of Design and Production at Duke University Press. He later taught photography courses throughout the State and mentored other important North Carolina photographers such as Elizabeth Matheson and Caroline Vaughan. In 1984, the North Carolina Museum of Art hosted a solo exhibition for Menapace. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

      Leland Little Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Untitled
      Jun. 13, 2014

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Untitled

      Est: -

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Untitled (Susan at the beach), unsigned, matted and framed under glass. SS 19.5 x 20 in.; DOA 33 x 32.5 in. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC (2000)

      Leland Little Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Two Photographs
      Sep. 13, 2013

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Two Photographs

      Est: $300 - $500

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), Two Photographs the first titled "Bodnant Gardens" and signed in the lower margin, matted and framed (SS 9.25 x 9.25 in.; DOA 16.5 x 16.5 in.); the second titled "Dawlish, Devonshire" and signed in the lower margin, matted and framed (SS 9.75 x 11.5 in.; DOA 19 x 18.75 in.). Private Collection, Chapel Hill, NC No apparent condition concerns - not examined out of the frames.

      Leland Little Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson
      Aug. 25, 2013

      Elizabeth Matheson

      Est: $200 - $300

      (North Carolina, 20th/21st century)Pisa, 2001, signed lower right "Elizabeth Matheson", and titled lower left, color print, 15-7/8 x 13-7/8 (image)19-3/4 x 15-7/8 in.(photographic paper sheet); FRAME?, good condition, hinged to mount; abrasions to frame. Provenance: Somerhill Gallery, Durham, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Fountain Villa..."
      Jun. 15, 2012

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Fountain Villa..."

      Est: -

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Fountain Villa..." ...Aldobrandir," artist signed and dated at lower right, triple matted under glass within a silver foliate frame. SS 14.5 x 14.5 in.; DOA 32 x 31 in. Born and raised in Hillsborough, Matheson's photographs are in numerous private and public collections including the NCMA and High Museum in Atlanta. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC

      Leland Little Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Viareggio, Hotel Essex"
      Jun. 15, 2012

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Viareggio, Hotel Essex"

      Est: -

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Viareggio, Hotel Essex" photograph, signed and inscribed along lower margin, triple matted under glass and presented in a gilt frame. SS 14.5 x 14.5 in.; DOA 29 x 28.5 in. Born and raised in Hillsborough, Matheson's photographs are in numerous private and public collections including the NCMA and High Museum in Atlanta. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC

      Leland Little Auctions
    • Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Floral Arrangement"
      Jun. 15, 2012

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Floral Arrangement"

      Est: -

      Elizabeth Matheson (NC), "Floral Arrangement" photograph, triple matted under glass with ornate gilt foliate frame. SS 17.5 x 17.5 in.; DOA 32 x 32 in. Born and raised in Hillsborough, Matheson's photographs are in numerous private and public collections including the NCMA and High Museum in Atlanta. Collection of Mary Jo & Dick Bell, founders of Garden Gallery and the Water Garden, Raleigh, NC

      Leland Little Auctions
    • A Collection of Seven Early New Zealand Studio
      Apr. 01, 2010

      A Collection of Seven Early New Zealand Studio

      Est: $80 - $150

      A Collection of Seven Early New Zealand Studio Pottery Items by Elizabeth Matheson comprising two jugs, four vases and an ashtray, all with simple glaze and with Matheson's insignia incised. Plus another of unknown origin. Note: small chip.

      Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers
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