Violet Oakley
American artist (1874–1961)
Died aged 86GeminiUnited States
Biography
Violet Oakley (June 10, 1874 – February 25, 1961) was an American artist. She was the first American woman to receive a public mural commission. During the first quarter of the 20th 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.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Family
- Parents
- Arthur Edmund OakleyCornelia Swain Oakley
Quick answers about Violet Oakley
- How old was Violet Oakley?
- Violet Oakley died on February 25, 1961 at the age of 86.
- When is Violet Oakley's birthday?
- Violet Oakley was born on June 10, 1874.
- Where was Violet Oakley born?
- Violet Oakley was born in New Jersey.
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- Violet Oakley's zodiac sign is Gemini.
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- Violet Oakley is a citizen of United States.
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- Violet Oakley is known as illustrator, painter, writer, lithographer.
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