W.E. (William Edwin) Fager (1897 - 1973) American
Ink on Paper
Measure 8 1/2"in H x 8 1/2"in W and 15 1/2"in H x 15 1/2"in W with frame

Known for: Art deco female head portrait painting, furniture design, Interior decoration
Biography: You can take the lad out of the country but you cant take the country out of the man,” said the man who loved art, design, movies, dogs, palomino horses, sheep, and rich black soil. W. Edwin Fager was born in 1897 near Fairview, a very small town in Randolph County, Indiana, but spent most of his life working in Chicago or spending time at his farm near Michigan City. Fager crafted a successful career as a fine artist and interior designer. He specialized in custom commission for lamps, tables, and other furniture. After graduating from high school, Fager started his art career as a window dresser at McNaughtons Department Store (later Ball Stores). According to his sister, Roberta, Fager trimmed the windows, did all the sign making, and a little bit of everything else.” In 1925, Fager moved to Chicago to work as a lampshade designer but soon established his own interior design business. For many years, he was in demand by Hollywood to provide his originally-designed furniture and accessories for the movies. His sister especially recalled providing furniture for the Rock Hudson and Doris Day movie Pillow Talk. Fager continued to paint and often exhibited in the Hoosier Salon. On a Ball family note In 1928, Fager exhibited two paintings, one of which won the Lucy Ball Owsley Award of $100. Minnetrista owns one of his paintings and several photographs of his Chicago studio.

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