John T. Nolf  1892 – 1950  

Untitled, ca. 1920’s, oil

 Nolf studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Smith Art Academy. For 20 years he was a cartoonist.  He later worked in oil and exhibited at noted institutions. He was a charter member of the Art League, taught classes for adults and was on the board. His awards include prizes from shows at the Art Institute of Chicago. His work can be found in several Chicago-area elementary school and university collections.  

This painting is in the Art League’s permanent collection.  This and many of the works in the collection are in need of restoration and preservation.  If you wish to make a donation toward this effort, please note the receptacles provided in the gallery.                                 

Unknown Painter 

Untitled, oil

  This painting is in the Art League’s permanent collection, however little is known about the artist.  If you have any information, please share it with someone from the League. 

  This and many of the works in the collection are in need of restoration and preservation.  If you wish to make a donation toward this effort, please note the receptacles provided in the gallery.

Richard Epperly  ? – 1973   

Street Scene Paris, ca. 1930’s, oil

 Epperly studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and worked as a commercial artist before journeying abroad to study at the Academie Moderne in Paris.  He served as an Art League board member and had several solo shows in the area. He is represented in the permanent collections of the Springfield Art Association and the Logan Collection.

Holger Jensen 1880 – 1934  

Untitled, ca. 1920’s, oil

 Jensen studied at Smith’s Academy of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Academy of Fine Arts.  He served as the first secretary for the Art League and was also on its board.  He exhibited his work in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and elsewhere and he received many noted awards in his career. 

This painting is in the Art League’s permanent collection.  This and many of the works in the collection are in need of restoration and preservation.  If you wish to make a donation toward this effort, please note the receptacles provided in the gallery.

Holger Jensen 1880 – 1934  

Old House in Glory, ca. 1920’s, watercolor

Jensen studied at Smith’s Academy of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Academy of Fine Arts.  He served as the first secretary for the Art League and was also on its board.  He exhibited his work in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and elsewhere and he received many noted awards in his career.