Name/Title
The Spirit of the Alleghany MountainsEntry/Object ID
2023.9.1Description
Oil painting called "The Spirit of Allegheny Mountains" created by Carl Efraim Wallin (March 22, 1879 - November 12, 1968). The painting depicts a lush scene with three Dryads in the foreground while in the background exists many hills, including a tall one right in center, a stream and above that a blue sky as a home for wispy clouds.Type of Painting
EaselContext
Carl Efraim Wallin (March 22, 1879 - November 12, 1968) was born on March 22nd, 1879, in Varby, Östra Husby Parish, Östergötland. He immigrated to the United States, first to Denver where he attended Reed Art School (1903-1904) and then to Chicago in 1904 where he also studied at the Art Institute of Chicago (1905-1908). Symbolic fantasy and illustrations of biblical and mythological figures was his niche.Acquisition
Accession
2023.9Source or Donor
Schwartz, M. ChristineAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of M. Christine SchwartzMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Carl Efraim WallinRole
ArtistDate made
1927 - 1928Lexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Art, Paintings, Oil paintings, Landscape paintingsSearch Terms
Swedish Americans, Wallin, Carl Efraim, 1879-1968Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Carl Efraim WallinRelated Entries
Notes
1997.48.1, 2001.48.1Reproductions
Notes
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