Edward Eggleston (American, 1882-1941). "You Are the One," 1940. Oil on canvas. 38 x 30 inches (96.5 x 76.2 cm). Signed ...

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Edward Eggleston (American, 1882-1941)
"You Are the One," 1940
Oil on canvas
38 x 30 inches (96.5 x 76.2 cm)
Signed lower right: EGGLESTON

The present work is published by the Osbourne company as a calendar for their 1940 line and is accompanied by an example with printed advertising for People's Coal and Lumber Co. It appears as a color plate in Lady of Mystery: A Collector's Guide to Edward Eggleston by Norman I. Platnick (Enchantment Ink, 2017).


More information about Edward Eggleston. See also: Eggleston, Edward Artist.

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