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Violet Oakley
Violet Oakley was an American artist. She was the first American woman to receive a public mural commission. During the first quarter of the twentieth century, she was renowned as a pathbreaker in mural decoration, a field that had been exclusively practiced by men. Oakley excelled at murals and stained glass designs that addressed themes from history and literature in Renaissance-revival styles.
BornJune 10, 1874, Bergen Heights, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 1961, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery
Known forPainting, murals, stained glass
Notable workPennsylvania State Capital murals
MovementPre-Raphaelite influence

About Violet Oakley

Violet Oakley
Violet Oakley

Painter Violet Oakley was born on June 10, 1874 in New Jersey, United States (She dies at the age of 86, on February 25, 1961).

Muralist at the Pennsylvania State Capitol who was the first female muralist in the United States to receive a public commission. Her other area of expertise was stained-glass design. Her work was influenced by history and literature, and she frequently used Renaissance revival techniques.

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Violet Oakley before becoming famous

Violet Oakley was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1874 is also the year of Dog (狗) in the Chinese Zodiac.

She studied Pre-Raphaelite art before traveling around Europe and developing her own artistic style. She worked as an illustrator for The Century Magazine, Collier's Weekly, St. Nicholas Magazine, and Woman's Home Companion, among others.

Achievement of Violet Oakley

"The Founding of the State of Liberty Spiritual" was the title of her famous 14-mural series. In November 1906, they were first seen by the general public.

Violet Oakley's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

She was born in Bergen Heights, New Jersey, to artist parents. Her grandfathers were also National Academy of Design members.

Violet Oakley Collabed with

She and Painter Diego Rivera, a contemporary artist, were both well-known muralists.

Violet Oakley Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Violet Oakley updated on March 14 2023.