Hazel Guggenheim McKinley (American/Louisiana, 1903-1995), "Photo Day at Wellfleet School of Art", 1947, watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper, unsigned, label with artist, title and date, "Dutch Art Gallery 46 Years 1965-2011" label and copy of the poem "Son of Hazel" by John King-Farlow on backing paper, 14 in. x 20 in., framed, overall 22 3/4 in. x 27 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. Note: Hazel Guggenheim McKinley was the youngest daughter of the wealthy industrialist Benjamin Guggenheim and his socialite wife Florette. When she was eight years old, her father died on the Titanic. A life-long intense rivalry with her flamboyant older sister Peggy often focused on vying for the attention of men. In the 1920s and 1930s, Hazel lived in France and England where she studied art and married the Englishman, Denys King-Farlow. During World War II, Hazel came to New Orleans where her fourth husband Lt. Charles ?Chick? McKinley, Jr. was stationed. Sadly, the young pilot was killed in the war effort. Hazel developed a deep appreciation for the city; however, and she permanently settled in New Orleans in 1969. Hazel?s colorful watercolor and oil paintings are full of life, often with a strong whimsical quality.

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