Abstract	"The Oyen Collection is a group of designs done by artists and workmen employed by Odin J. Oyen in his decorating business. Ranging from preliminary drawings to finished watercolors, these designs show each of the steps from idea to final painting. Because the Oyen firm decorated almost every possible type of building, these designs give the present viewer a better understanding of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Subject matter and style of execution vary through time and partially depend upon their intended use. The Oyen firm clearly suited the subject of the paintings to the use of the building.” – Dr. Leslie F. Crocker in “A Catalog of the Oyen Collection,” 1979.
Abstract	moved to UW-La Crosse Cartwright Center
Artist	Oyen, Odin J.
Creator	Oyen, Odin J.
Owner	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
	Wisconsin Historical Society
Type of resource	still image
Genre	art original
Genre authority	marcgt
Publisher name	Odin J. Oyen
Place of publication	La Crosse, Wisconsin
Date published	1888-01-01/1930-01-01
Date captured	2019-08-26
Language	eng
Width	25.66
Height	18.67
Subject topic	Oyen, Odin J., 1865-1926 Authority: LCSH
Subject topic	Architectural decorations & ornaments Authority: TGM
Subject topic	Interior design drawings Authority: TGM
Subject topic	Murals Authority: TGM
Subject topic	Watercolors Authority: TGM
Subject topic	Bars Authority: TGM
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Collection	Odin J. Oyen Collection / Wisconsin Historical Society Collection
ID	4caa8779-7099-4b06-9b7f-cd432d13cbd2/wlacu000/00000039/00000539
Doi	39-000539
WHS id	D130 box 14
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