Mixed media on canvas, signed and dated at upper left "Karolina Danek 1992," a unique folk art icon featuring God the Father and the Holy Spirit above the central figure of the Madonna with Child, all surrounded by angels above and figures representing the different segments of the Polish population, unframed.

47.75 x 36 in.

Collection of Karen Love Jessee, NC

Born in Poland and surviving WWII with her family, she moved to Worcester, MA. in 1950. While living in the United State, she worked at a factory, selling jewelry on the side and running a pool hall and Rock-n-Roll club for teenagers. Following retirement, she combined her love of jewelry and her family's history as traditional icon painters by creating these wonderful and whimsical icons featuring figures of religious, cultural, and historical significance.

$800 - 1,200