Beautiful pastel on board by Edna Jeanette Taçon (USA/Canada, 1905-1980), signed and dated 1947, framed - 25 1/2"x15 1/2". 
 
Taçon was a member of the Canadian Group of Painters.  She originally studied and trained as a violinist but was inspired by her husband to paint. She exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum.