Dolores Hackenberger (Born 1930) Oil on canvas depicting amish schoolhouse with children laying outside, signed lower right "Dolores Hackenberger", piece measures 7 x 12 inches and 9 x 14 inches in an original rustic wood mitered frame. Lovingly referred to as the "Grandma Moses of the Pennsylvania Dutch country," Dolores has painted the colorful Amish folk and culture for the past forty plus years. Her distinctive folk art style vividly depicts the simple and charming traditions of the Amish neighbors, with whom she has worked and visited throughout her life in southeastern Pennsylvania, graced by wooden frames lovingly made by her son. Self-taught, Dolores began receiving recognition early, winning in the Chicago National Art Show near the beginning of her career. Since that time, she has earned international acclaim. Her paintings have won numerous top awards in juried competitions judged by authorities such as Eric Sloan, John McCoy and Warren Rohrer. Exhibitions of her work have been conducted in many institutions throughout the nation including, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Reading Public Museum, the Chicago National Art show, Franklin & Marshall College

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