Mahncke Park in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Onderdonk Artist Studio

Photographed By James Hulse, January 5, 2024

1. Onderdonk Artist Studio Marker

Inscription. This building served as a painting studio for Julian Onderdonk, the Onderdonk family of artists and their students. Large windows take advantage of the north sunlight for creating artworks.

Originally built in the backyard of the family home at 128 West French Place in San Antonio in 1915, the studio was moved to the grounds of the Witte Museum in 2008 at the request of the Onderdonk descendants.

Erected by Witte Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 29° 27.743′ N, 98° 28.061′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Mahncke Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Broadway and Tuleta Drive. The marker and studio are located at the grounds of the Witte Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3801 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Utility Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Celso Navarro House (a few steps from this marker); Ancient Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Twohig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Ruiz (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Ruiz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brackenridge Park Since 1899 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brackenridge Park Before 1899 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Witte Museum and there is an entrance fee to visit the Witte Museum and grounds.

Also see . . . Julian Onderdonk. Wikipedia

(Robert) Julian Onderdonk (July 30, 1882 – October 27, 1922) was a Texan Impressionist painter, often called "the father of Texas painting."

(Submitted on January 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Onderdonk Artist Studio and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 5, 2024

2. The Onderdonk Artist Studio and Marker

A painter’s table in the Onderdonk Artist Studio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 5, 2024

3. A painter’s table in the Onderdonk Artist Studio

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.