Monthly Archives: August 2010

Ella Jack, “Untitled (Floral Still Life),” undated

Ella Jack, a native Oklahoman, was a watercolor painter whose works are featured in collections all over Oklahoma. Jack was hired by the Oklahoma State University Art department in the 1950’s as a painting instructor. One of Jack’s most famous … Continue reading

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Imogen Cunningham, “Tower of Jewels (Magnolia Blossom),” 1925

Imogen Cunningham’s picture, Tower of Jewels Magnolia Blossom (1925), is so detailed that the natural beauty of the magnolia bud is transformed into the synthetic beauty of cut gems. This particular flower is newly opened and portrays an air of … Continue reading

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Welcome to the OSU Art Collection blog!

My name is Louise Siddons, and I’m the Curator of Collections and a professor of Art History in the Art Department at Oklahoma State University.  Part of my job here at OSU is to develop teaching and learning opportunities that … Continue reading

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