As per our current Database, Violet Oakley has been died on Feb 25, 1961 (age 86).
When Violet Oakley die, Violet Oakley was 86 years old.
| Popular As | Violet Oakley |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | June 10, 1874 (New Jersey) |
| Birthday | June 10 |
| Town/City | New Jersey |
| Nationality | New Jersey |
Violet Oakley’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Violet Oakley was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
Pennsylvania State Capital muralist who was the first female muralist in America to obtain a public commission. Her other specialty was stained-glass designs. Her work was inspired by history and literature and often used styles from the Renaissance revival.
She studied Pre-Raphaelite art and later traveled around Europe, where she developed a unique artistic style. She became a sought-after Illustrator for such magazines as The Century Magazine, Collier's Weekly, St. Nicholas Magazine, and Woman's Home Companion.
Her famous 14-mural series was titled "The Founding of the State of Liberty Spiritual." They were first seen by the public in November 1906.
She was born to Artist parents in Bergen Heights, New Jersey. Her grandfathers both belonged to the National Academy of Design.
She and artistic contemporary Diego Rivera were both prominent muralists.
