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Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 2 værker af Olive Rush i vores katalog

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Hvis du kender ét maleri af Olive Rush, er det sandsynligvis Osage Treaties (1938), som hænger på Smithsonian's National Postal Museum i Washington, D.C.. Vores katalog indeholder 2 værker af Olive Rush. Nedenfor er de 1 mest kendte værker, hver med årstal, hvor de kan findes, og hvad der gør dem specielle.

1873 – 1966, Fairmount Flest værker: Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

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Osage Treaties (1938) af Olive Rush

Osage Treaties

1938 · Painting · Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, Washington, D.C.

In the quiet, evocative strokes of Olive Rush’s 1938 masterpiece, Osage Treaties, we are transported to a pivotal moment of cultural intersection and communal gathering. This mural-style painting serves as more than just a visual record; it is a window into a profound historical dialogue. The scene unfolds with a sense of solemnity and shared purpose, depicting a group of individuals gathered within a Native American setting that feels both…

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Hvert dateret værk af Olive Rush på denne side stammer fra et enkelt år, 1938. Her er de.

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Hvilket maleri af Olive Rush er det mest berømte?Se svaret

Øverst på listen står Osage Treaties (1938).

Hvor gammel var Olive Rush, da Osage Treaties blev skabt?Se svaret

65 år gammel. Olive Rush blev født i 1873, og Osage Treaties er fra 1938.

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Vi har 2 værker af Olive Rush i vores katalog.

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Du finder de fleste af dem i Smithsonian's National Postal Museum (Washington, D.C.). Listen over museer ovenfor giver en fuldstændig oversigt.

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Early Life and Education

  • Born: June 10, 1873, near Fairmount, Indiana
  • Died: August 20, 1966, Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Family Background: Olive Rush was the fourth of six children born to Nixon and Louisa Rush, Quaker farmers in Grant County, Indiana.
  • Early Interests: She began keeping diaries at age 13, documenting her life, studies, and experiences.
  • Education: Attended Earlham College; studied at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Art Students League before becoming an illustrator in New York.

Career Development and Artistic Style

  • Early Career (Illustration): Worked as a staff artist for the New York Tribune, illustrating books and magazines like St. Nicholas and Woman's Home Companion.
  • European Studies: Studied with Richard Miller in Paris and later at the Boston Museum School.
  • Move to New Mexico (1920): A pivotal moment, leading her to prioritize her own art over commercial work. Established a studio on Canyon Road in Santa Fe.
  • Artistic Style: Her style evolved from illustrative realism to incorporate elements of the Southwest landscape and Native American culture. She worked in various media including oil painting, fresco, and tempera.
  • Notable Works: Osage Treaties (mural for Pawhuska Post Office), The Library Reaches the People (fresco at Santa Fe Public Library).

WPA Murals and Recognition

  • Works Progress Administration (WPA): Commissioned to paint murals as part of the New Deal's Section of Painting and Sculpture.
  • Mural Projects: Created murals for post offices, libraries, and other public buildings in Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico. These works often depicted uplifting subjects and celebrated American life.
  • Recognition: Retrospective exhibition at the Museum of New Mexico Art Gallery in 1957.
  • Honorary Doctorate: Received an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Earlham College in 1947.

Influence and Legacy

  • Pioneer in Native American Art Education: Played a significant role in promoting Native American art and artists, overseeing mural projects at the Santa Fe Indian School.
  • First Professional Female Artist in Santa Fe: Established herself as a prominent figure in the early Santa Fe art colony.
  • Quaker Values: Her Quaker upbringing influenced her life and work, emphasizing social responsibility and community engagement.
  • Olive Rush Studio: The historic house and studio on Canyon Road, now owned by the Historic Santa Fe Foundation, stands as a testament to her legacy and contributions to the art world and the Santa Fe community.

Collections and Further Information

  • Museums Holding Her Work: Brooklyn Museum of New York City, Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum.
  • Archives: A Finding Aid to the Olive Rush papers (1879-1967) is available at the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
  • Online Resources: Medicine Man Gallery and Historic Santa Fe Foundation websites provide biographical information and insights into her life and work.