Untitled [Dancing Figure]
Black and white image made in the style of a stone rubbing. Depicts a dancing figure, probably an apsara—a dancing cloud and water spirit in Buddhist and Hindu mythology—from Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Undated.<br /><br /><b>Located on the east wall in the northeast corner of the Second Floor.</b>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Ralph E. Miller, 1989.
Unknown Artist
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Iron Mountain, Michigan No. 3
Abstract acrylic painting in red, turquoise, blue, orange, black, and brown with rectangular shapes in the center.<br /><br />Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz (1935-2014) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. He taught figure drawing and painting in Chicago at the North Shore Art League for nearly thirty years. His work is in numerous private, corporate, and museum collections. The Library owns three other works by Schwartz, “<a title="Sculptress Kay Hoffman" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/38">Sculptress Kay Hoffman</a>,” “<a title="The Village: Carl Sandburg" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/37">The Village: Carl Sandburg</a>,” and “<a title="Chess Game" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/40">Chess Game</a>.”<br /><br /><b>Located on the east wall near the southeast corner of the Second Floor.</b>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978.
Schwartz, Carl E., 1935-2014
1959
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Henry Harms Historic Home in Skokie
Oil painting depicts the house owned by Henry Harms, the founder of Skokie in 1854. The 1869 farmhouse, built of hand-made brick, is shown with a porch and tall trees covered with colorful autumn leaves. <br /><br />This painting was commissioned by the Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees in 2002 to commemorate the third and final home of Henry Harms (1832-1913) who is considered to be Skokie's founder. The house was located at 5319 Oakton Street, just a block west of the Library, and was demolished after local fund-raising efforts to preserve the house, which was suffering from structural problems. The property was purchased by the Skokie Park District Board in 1999. <br /><br />Eugene J. Paprocki is a Chicago artist and his paintings are exhibited internationally.<br /><br /><b>Located on the east wall in southeast corner of the Second Floor.</b>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Commissioned by The Board of Trustees, 2002.
Paprocki, Eugene J., 1971-
2002
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Carousel
Painted in 1959, this early work of world-renowned artist LeRoy Neiman depicts horses in different positions on a carousel painted with broad brush strokes in many colors. It was donated to the Library in 1978 by a couple who visited and appreciated the Library’s “attractive display of paintings.”<br /><br />LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago where he later taught for ten years. He moved to New York City and had his first one-man show in 1963. He is known primarily for his colorful paintings of athletes, sporting events, and celebrities. His works are in museums and private collections all over the world.<br /><br /><b>Located outside the Quiet Room on the Second Floor (across from the Money & Business shelves).</b>
Neiman, LeRoy, 1921-2012
1959
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Still Life, Fiasco, Bottles
Oil painting in blues and yellows of a still life with bottles and fruit. Signed on the top left.<br /><br />Stanley Mitruk (1922-2006) was born in Chicago and studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and at the Jane Addams Hull House with Julio De Diego. Mitruk’s painting career stretched from 1939 to 1964 during which time his work was in regular exhibits at the Art Institute, as well as in national exhibitions. Mitruk was also known for his set and costume design work for The Chicago Ballet Repertory Company and The Chicago Opera Company from 1941-1942. He changed course in 1964, devoting himself to the restoration of historic landmarks for the State of Illinois.<br /><br /><b>Located on the east wall near the southeast corner Second Floor (by the start of the World Languages Collection).</b>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1973.
Mitruk, Stanley, 1922-2006
1963
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Yellow Dome
Abstract painting in green, magenta, gray, and ochre. Signed bottom right, "H. Mintz".<br /><br />Harry Mintz (1907-2002) was born in Poland and trained at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. He moved to Chicago in 1934 and taught at the Art Institute of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. His work has been exhibited internationally.<br /><br /><strong>Located on the east wall near the northeast corner of the Second Floor.</strong>
Mintz, Harry S., 1907-2002
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I Touched But Could Not See, I Looked But Could Not Hear
Surreal painting of a series of wood doors in an open, barren landscape with cracked and dry ground and a green sky with a moon. There is a figure on the right side in the distant background.<br /><br /><strong>This painting is located on the north wall in the Computer Commons on the Second Floor of the library.</strong>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978.
Milam, John J. 1932-1990
1962
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Gideon and Auerbach
Long, narrow, vertical wall tapestry in browns, beige, and gray, depicting used artist's paintbrushes. In background top "Carte Postale.” This piece is number 8 of an edition of 16 tapestries woven in Belgium on Jacquard looms. <br /><br />Alan Magee began working with tapestries in 2002 using a technique developed by artists Donald Farnsworth and John Nava. Magee began his career as an award-winning illustrator for magazines and book covers. In the late 1970s, he embarked on his painting career, producing highly realistic, detailed works that are in museum and private collections in the United States and Europe. He lives in Maine and works in a variety of media, including sculptures, tapestries, and computer-generated collages.<br /><br />The tapestry purchase was approved by the Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees on May 14, 2008, following an exhibit of Magee's work at the library.<br /><br /><strong>This tapestry is on display by the Biographies near the northeast corner of the Second Floor.</strong>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Purchased by the Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees, 2008.
Magee, Alan, 1947-
2004
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Abstract
Abstract oil painting with cubes, squares, and geometric shapes at the center of the image in colors of red, blue, black, and ochre. Different shades of yellow as background. Signed bottom right, "Lau."<br /><br />Originally from Hong Kong, Kwok Wai Lau (1930-2021) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the International Art School in Hong Kong. Through the 1960s, he taught at the Art Institute, the Hyde Park Art Center, and the North Shore Art League, later moving to and teaching in southern California.<br /><br /><strong>This painting is on display across from the elevators on the Second Floor.</strong>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978.
Lau, Kwok Wai, 1930-2021
1960
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The Conspirators
Oil painting of two abstract standing figures in orange on black background.<br /><br />Helen Goldfus’ (1916-2012) paintings and etchings were exhibited in the Chicago area in the 1960s. She studied at the University of Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Evanston Art Center, and the Oxbow Summer School of Painting. In 2009, the Charles Creek Vineyard in Sonoma, California, presented a retrospective exhibit of her work.<br /><br /><strong>This painting is on the east wall near the northeast corner of the Second Floor.</strong>
Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Harry and Diana Hunter, 1983.
Goldfus, Helen, 1916-2012
1961
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