Marie Keegan (b. 1941) Oil on Canvas “Hayrides, Inquire Within”, depicting an American Folk Art farm scene, signed lower left M. Keegan in molded wood frame; Stamp on stretcher: “Jay Johnson, Inc. America’s Folk Heritage Gallery, 1044 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021”
24 in. x 30 in. Framed 29.5 in. x 35.25 in.
Keegan began painting at the age of 37 years old. After acquiring an agent who displayed her work throughout the United States and Europe, Marie painted exclusively for the famous Jay Johnson Gallery in Manhattan. She stayed with him for 17 years until his death. Keegan has been honored with numerous awards and is part of many gallery collections and exhibitions. Her works of art have been shown in the following books and reproductions: American Folk Art of the 20th Century, Rizzoli Publisher, The Education of a Speculator, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. US Walden Books, American Folk Art 1985 Calendar, James Beard’s American Kitchen Calendar 1985
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