🔥 Antique Old Midwest Americana Oklahoma Folk Art Oil

This is a fascinating and early Antique Old Midwest Americana Oklahoma Folk Art Oil Painting on canvas, attributed to longtime Oklahoma resident, Effie (Lee) Swan Wallace (1884 - 1956.) This is not much information available on this figure, aside from genealogical records published online. She was born in Wilbarger, Texas in 1884 and passed away in Davidson, Tillman, Oklahoma in 1956. Her obituary mentions five daughters, including one which resided in Oakland, California. That is likely how this painting arrived in location where it was found. This piece depicts a scene of early 20th century rural life in the Midwest, with several family members toiling in a wheat field, with each person playing a role in either threshing or gathering the golden hued wheat. This slice-of-life American agricultural image also features several well-done horses, and a small creek meandering across the landscape. Signed and dated: "Effie Wallace Feb. 1903" in the lower right corner. This is a sizeable painting, at approximately 39 3/4 x 53 3/4 inches. Good - Fair condition for well over a century of age and storage, with dimpling to the canvas, moderate scuffing, edge wear, tears, and light paint loss sprinkling throughout the painted surface. The canvas is also quite loose on its stretcher bars and may need to be re-stretched for optimal display purposes (please see photos carefully.) Due to the large size of this piece, S&H costs will be unavoidably high. However, Free Local Pickup from Los Angeles County, California is also an option. Priced to Sell. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks!
About the Artist: Effie Lee (Swan) Wallace
(1884 - 1956) Effie Lee formerly
Born 24 Sep 1884
in Wilbarger, Texas, USA Daughter of William T Swan and Jenette E. Shaw Sister of Mary Frances Swan , Eppie Swan , Arie Odessa Swan , Ruby M Swan , Bessie Eudora Swan , Grace Swan and Paul Edwin Swan Wife of William Mathis Wallace — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Mother of Ethel Lee Wallace , Eppie Beatrice (Wallace) Williams , Elvia Louise Wallace , William Mathis Wallace , Pauline Jewel Wallace and Jerline Eva Wallace Died 29 Aug 1956 at age 71 in Davidson, Tillman, Oklahoma, United States Biography
Effie was born in 1884 and was one Of a set of twins. Her birth name Swan is confirmed in her daughter’s and son’s obit.
1900 Census Wilbarger,TX
1910 Census Red River OK
1920 Census, Red River OK. Please note: This says Essie, but the husband is William Wallace so this is a typo.
1930 Census, Frederick OK
1940 Census Frederick, OK
She passed away 29 Aug 1956.