Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Maude Mae Sadler/ Peoria Historical Society Collection
Description:
Copy of Adolphe Bougereau's original " Nymphs and Satyrs"
This painting was originally acquired by Pete Weast for display in his drinking establishment the Golden Palace. Carrie Nation came to Peoria on February 27, 1901 and while here she threatened to destroy the painting with a small hatchet. Supposedly, Weast's diplomacy and a $50.00 contribution "to her cause against the evils of drink" and "obscenity" changed her mind and the painting escaped damage.
This painting was originally acquired by Pete Weast for display in his drinking establishment the Golden Palace. Carrie Nation came to Peoria on February 27, 1901 and while here she threatened to destroy the painting with a small hatchet. Supposedly, Weast's diplomacy and a $50.00 contribution "to her cause against the evils of drink" and "obscenity" changed her mind and the painting escaped damage.
Dimensions:
H—151 W—114 inches
Object ID:
9971.4.1
Object Name:
Painting
Signed Name:
L.O. Kurz
Signed Location:
Bottom Lower Left
Title:
Nymphs and Satyrs
Source:
Sadler, Maude
Provenance:
This painting was originally acquired by Pete Weast for display in his drinking establishment the Golden Palace. Carrie Nation came to Peoria on February 27, 1901 and while here she threatened to destroy the painting with a small hatchet. Supposedly, Weast's diplomacy and a $50.00 contribution "to her cause against the evils of drink" and "obscenity" changed her mind and the painting escaped damage.
It later hung in the Alcazar which stood in the alley behind the Telephone company's newer building between Adams and Jefferson near Fulton Street. In 1971 it was in the possession of the First national Bank of Peoria when the owner turned it over to the Peoria Historical Society. It hung the Men's Stag Bar of the Creve Coeur Club until during the clubs move it was sent to storage at Federal Warehouse. In 1990 it was loaned to Tom Letter for the Apollo Theatre complex and is hanging in Richards Bar and Grill
It later hung in the Alcazar which stood in the alley behind the Telephone company's newer building between Adams and Jefferson near Fulton Street. In 1971 it was in the possession of the First national Bank of Peoria when the owner turned it over to the Peoria Historical Society. It hung the Men's Stag Bar of the Creve Coeur Club until during the clubs move it was sent to storage at Federal Warehouse. In 1990 it was loaned to Tom Letter for the Apollo Theatre complex and is hanging in Richards Bar and Grill
People:
Bouguereau, Adolphe
Kurz, L.O.
Weast, Pete
Kurz, L.O.
Weast, Pete
Medium:
Oil Paint
Material:
Canvas/Oil Paint
Frame Size:
9'6" X 12'7"
Frame Description:
Ornate Gold Frame
Date:
1871
Artist — Creator:
Kurz, L.O.
Accession#:
9971.4
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