(1891, Howells, Nebraska ‒ 1969, Omaha, Nebraska) As an artist specializing in landscapes and frontier scenes, Anna Marie Beran spent most of her life in Omaha, Nebraska. Though she lived in one of the largest cities in the state, she kept close ties to her hometown of Howells in northeastern Nebraska. As one of seven Read More
Katherine (Kate) Madeline Ball
1859, Reading, Pennsylvania – 1952, San Francisco, California Coming to Omaha, Nebraska in 1888 from the East Coast where she had attended the Cooper Union Art School in New York City, Katherine Ball began seven years with the Omaha Public Schools as writing and drawing teacher and art supervisor. From her first year in the Read More
Jean Jessie Baker
1903, Arcadia, Nebraska ‒ 1944, Los Angeles, California Nebraska born, Jean Jessie Baker had relocated to Los Angeles by the time she was age 13, where she had a distinguished reputation as a portrait and poster painter. She also carved out a place in the Los Angeles community as a poet and violinist. Her art Read More
Dana Fritz: MONA collection artwork
1970, Kansas City, Missouri- Dana Fritz, Lava and Fog archival pigment print (3/13) n.d. 10 × 4″ Nebraska Arts Council, Governor’s Arts Awards – 2018 Accession No: 2018.15.01 (click image for full view)
Hettie-Marie Andrews: MONA collection artwork
1917, Duluth, Minnesota – 2000, Hannibal, Missouri Hettie-Marie Andrews The Brothers pastel c. 1958 29½ × 15½” Gift of Ruth & James H. Keene III Accession No: 2012.16 (click image for full view)
John Janzan: MONA collection artwork
1903, Omaha, Nebraska – 1963, Omaha, Nebraska John Janzan Red Vansk Pitcher oil 1961 Gift of Joslyn Art Museum Accession No. 1986.50 (click image for full view)
George Clement: MONA collection artwork
1900- George Clement Nebraska Hills oil on linen n.d. 33¾ × 29½” Gift of the Clement Family Accession No: 2018.26.01 (click image for full view) George Clement Colorado River Road oil on linen 1988 27× 42″ Gift of the Clement Family Accession No: 2018.26.02 (click image for full view) George Clement Thunder Head oil on Read More
Grant Reynard: MONA collection gallery
1887, Grand Island, Nebraska – 1968, Leonia, New Jersey Biographical sketch of artist Grant Reynard (Click on thumbnail images for large view.) Return to Grant Reynard page I Return to Grant Reynard page II
Grant Reynard: MONA collection artwork II
1887, Grand Island, Nebraska – 1968, Leonia, New Jersey Biographical sketch of artist Grant Reynard Return to Grant Reynard artwork page I Grant Reynard The Bath etching (?/100) n.d. Museum Purchase made possible by Jane Wilcox Accession No: 1982.26.0098 (click image for full view) Grant Reynard The Bath (sketch) graphite n.d. 10 × 7¾” Museum Read More
Robin Smith: MONA collection artwork
1942, Boston, Massachusetts – Robin Smith Untitled (still life with blue and white tablecloth) oil on canvas n.d. 36¼ × 48″ Gift of Ray Graham Accession No: 2018.29.13 (click image for full view) Robin Smith Quince oil on board 2000 12½ × 21″ Gift of Ray Graham Accession No: 2018.29.14 (click image for full view)