Mary Ruth Hallock , Mother and Child in Tender Moment - Female Illustrator Golden Age, ca. 1920

Female Illustrator of the Golden Age, Ruth Mary Hallock, paints a sensitive, heartwarming portrait of Mother and Child in a post-impressionist style. Richly saturated hues and gestural brush strokes characterize the work. It is stunning to look at in person and one could think that is was painted by one of the famed post-impressionist artist whose works hangs in the Musée d'Orsay. Hallock with famed academician She studied under J.H. Vanderpoel and her academic training is on display in the creative yet structurally sound oil on canvas. Signed lower right.
Mary Ruth Hallock, American, 1876–1945
Oil on Canvas
43 - 35.5 inches
US$25,000 Plus shipping