Violet Oakley (American, 1874-1961)
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DESCRIPTION: Violet Oakley (American, 1874-1961). Charcoal sketch on paper. "The Spirit of Ministry" from "Light of the World", two Christmas images made for Volume 67 of Century Magazine in 1903. Signed "VO" in lower right corner. In wood frame with off-white matboard. Known for her mural and illustration work, Oakley completed one of her most significant commissions in 1902, "The Creation and Preservation of the Union" which consisted of a series of large murals for the walls of the Governor's Reception Room in the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. PROVENANCE: By descent to the consignor. Per the consignor, obtained directly from the artist by the consignor's grandmother who was a friend of the artist. MEASUREMENTS: 15" x 24". Overall with frame 21-1/2" x 31". CONDITION: Minor wear and undulation to paper.
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Violet Oakley (American, 1874-1961)
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