Violet Oakley
1874–1961 · American · 14 artworks
American RenaissanceAmerican RealismRomanticismMural paintingStained glass designSymbolic imageryAllegorical representationWatercolor technique
artist bio
Violet Oakley was an American artist known for her murals and stained glass designs, particularly her work in the Pennsylvania State Capitol. She was a prominent figure in the American Renaissance movement, advocating for peace and social reform through her art.
what you'll learn
Studying Oakley's work allows students to explore mural painting techniques, the integration of art with architecture, and the use of symbolism to convey complex narratives and social messages.
related: Edwin Austin Abbey, John Singer Sargent, Maxfield Parrish
14 artworks
Untitled (Two Women)
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Untitled (Mountain Landscape)
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Two Figures Seated at Lakeside
1940
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Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva
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Eleanor Chance Pyle in Front of Garden Archway at Cogslea
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Lohengrin, Knight of the Swan (Book Cover)
1910
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Portrait of a Man
1928
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Portrait of Henry Howard Houston Woodward
1922
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Dido's View (from the Site of Carthage)
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Family Group (The Bromley Family)
1936
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Communion Throughout Space
1911
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Gulf of Corinth (Parnassus)
1928
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Penn’s Vision
1903
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Lady with a Fan
1895
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