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Original Janet W. Kimberling Painting "LaSalle Street, Chicago" Feder - $2,450 (Woodstock)
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Own a one-of-a-kind mid-century Chicago cityscape by Janet W. Kimberling (1925–2022). This original painting (not a print) captures the iconic intersection of LaSalle Street and Jackson Blvd in 1964, at the heart of Chicago’s financial district. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago stands in dramatic shadow as an American flag waves in bright contrast, symbolizing the era’s spirit.
Kimberling’s masterful use of light and shadow and keen architectural detail bring the scene to life, making this artwork a striking blend of urban realism and visual symbolism. A rare piece of Chicago history, it’s sure to captivate collectors of cityscapes, finance and mid-century art or anyone seeking a refined statement piece for a home or corporate office.
Artist & Title: “LaSalle Street at Jackson, Chicago (Federal Reserve Bank)” – Original oil painting by Janet W. Kimberling (American, 1925–2022), a listed artist. The piece was created (in 1964) before she become an artist full time during her career in Advertising Art (see bio).
Year & Medium: Dated 1964; Varnished oil on 19 x 15" Crescent Coldpress No. 100 illustration board (high-quality, archival 24-ply artist’s board)
Dimensions: Artwork approx. 19 x 15”; in frame about 25 x 21 x 2”. Frame is included and complements the piece, ready for display with hanging wire and bio on the back.
Details & Condition: Signed by the artist on the back of the art board (sealed behind anti-dust paper within frame). Depicts Chicago’s classical architecture (Federal Reserve Bank building) with rich detail. An American flag is a focal point, set against strong light-and-shadow contrast. Colors are vibrant and the painting is in excellent condition for its age, with no fading – an original artwork in fine shape (not a reproduction)
Collector Appeal: A mid-century urban architectural scene of Chicago’s “Wall Street” locale. Ideal for collectors of Chicago memorabilia, city architecture, finance or mid-century realism. Its professional look and historical subject also make it perfect for a corporate office or boardroom
Artist Market: Janet W. Kimberling’s work is actively collected – her paintings appear in museums, gallery listings and art auctions. Owning this painting means acquiring a piece by a recognized artist with an established market presence
Shipping: UPS Ground shipping is included to the buyer – fully insured for the full value and sent with signature confirmation for safety. Art will be professionally packed and shipped.
Do not miss this opportunity to own a unique masterpiece.
From the bio on back of piece:
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JANET W. KIMBERLING
An honor graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in Illustration, Janet Kimberling began painting full time in 1967, after 12 years as an architectural illustrator in Chicago. She first exhibited in Rockefeller Center, New York City, at age of eleven. A “Romantic Realist” influenced by Innes and Bierstadt, she prepares her own paints and canvas in the manner of the Old Masters. She prefers painting outdoors, completing larger works in the studio from her color studies, pencil sketches, and imagination. Janet believes a painting should have a mood, an emotional or spiritual quality, rather than be a mere representation of things as they are.
Selected Santa Fe’s Poster Artist of the Year in 1981, she is included in the reference book Contemporary Western Artists, by Samuels.
Collections: Syracuse University Museum, American College of Surgeons, H.R.H. Princess Anne of Great Britain, First National Bank of Chicago, Illinois Bell Telephone Co. Also numerous juried exhibitions and awards.
STUDIO:
Janet W. Kimberling
4313 Calle Andrew Apt. C
Santa Fe, NM 87507"