"Study of Mural, State of Oklahoma," Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Thomas Gilbert White, signed in the lower right. The oil on canvas is an exterior impressionist scene with a group of ladies chatting and walking, it has a gorgeous gold leaf frame with decoration. Provenance: acquired at Long Island from the artist's estate from his 3rd wife. White was born in Grand Rapids Michigan in 1877, Gilbert White spent most of his life living in Paris. White won awards for drawing at the Art Students League and at the Julian Academy. His murals (which were painted in Paris) hung, and in many cases still hang in Kentucky State Capitol, The Utah State Capital, The New Haven County Court House (CT), and the Oklahoma State Hospital. During his lifetime, his work was acquired by the Corcoran, The Brooklyn Museum, and the Philiadelphia Musuem of Art. Additionally, works are or were acquired by the Houston Museum, the Luxembourg Gallery and the City of Parrs Museum. A portrait is in the collection of the University Club and a Mural was in the McAlpin Hotel. He designed a huge mural for the Agricultural Building in Washington DC for which he was paid $15,000. (Big Money for the 1920's). Overall size: 23 1/4 x 37 1/2 in. Sight size: 14 x 28 in. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.