Jungle Tales, by James Jebusa Shannon, 1895
James Jebusa Shannon (1862 – 1923) completed this beautiful oil-on-canvas storytime in 1895. “Jungle Tales” portrays the artist’s wife reading to their daughter, Kitty, shown in profile, and another child. It measures 34 1/4 x 44 3/4 inches (87 … Continue reading
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