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I purchased a painting identified as an "oilette" at an estate auction, but I have been unable to determine what that term means. Is there a type of art work called "oilette", and if so, what are its characteristics and time period?
Greetings C.:
An oilette is defined by Raphael Tuck & Sons of England to refer to a particular style of postcard production. The oilettes often looked like oil paintings, with noticeable brush stokes.
Check out:
oldpostcards.com/glossary.html
and
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/2487/glossary.htm
Best wishes, sincerely,
J Heuman
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J Heuman
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Questions pertaining to: [1] art and art history in the Western tradition (especially American modern adn contemporary art); [2] the art historical profession (history and methodology); and, [3]museological practice. If I cannot answer your question, I will do my best to point you to suitable resources. [I cannot deal with questions about mass-produced prints/posters or monetary appraisal/valuation.]
Experience
Following graduate studies, I have remained active in research, writing and public presentation at academic conferences and as Education Curator at a university art museum specializing in 20th-century American art.
Education/Credentials
BA Visual Arts (Art History) and MA Art History
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