Original Joan Jameson Oil Painting ca.1949 - Ethel Kennedy Estate -Greenwich, CT

Description: Yes, you read that right. This painting was part of the famous Skakel/Kennedy estate. This painting hung in their Greenwich, CT. home. Can't you imagine young Bobby Kennedy & John F. Kennedy walking by, stopping for a moment to take in the beauty of this work of art. Mrs. Skakel met the artist in 1949/50 and immediately formed a bond of friendship. In doing so, Mrs. Skakel invited Mrs. Jameson to their Greenwich estate and was introduced to Ethel. A few months later, Ethel and her mom went to an exhibition of Mrs. Jamesons's and purchased the famous "Castellemare" painting. (See attached photo for provenance) The painting was loved by all that visited their home. Sadly, Mrs. Jameson would die 3 years later in 1953. After many years, the painting left the family. This is when I was able to purchase this magnificent work of art. The painting is in good condition, however there are areas of flaking/missing paint. The painting is fantastic as is or it could be minorly restored. Frame and painting are all original. Please see photos for additional condition. Painting Size: 30" x 25"Framed Size: 38" x 33" Signed by Artist on Reverse, along with property tag for the Skakel's. About the Artist: Joan Jameson was the daughter of Sir Richard and Lady Musgrave of Tourin, Cappoquin, Co Waterford and studied in Paris at Academie Julian. She had two one-person shows at the Leicester Galleries and also The Wertheim and Goupil Galleries in London. In Ireland she was a member of the Dublin Painters and exhibited at the Irish Exhibitions of Living Art and the Victor Waddington Galleries. Norah McGuinness was one of her closest friends and was a frequent visitor to her home Rock House, Ardmore, Co Waterford, where her circle included the novelist Molly Keane.Jameson's work features in the 2014 exhibition 'Irish Women Artists: 1870-1970'. Jameson also features in 'A Celebration of Irish Art and Modernism' exhibition (2011). History of Ethel & The Kennedy's: In 1934, when Ethel was five years old, the family moved east, finally settling in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1936 where her father purchased a three-story, thirty-one room English country manor house on Lake Avenue where she was raised with her six siblings.Ethel attended the all-girls Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, and Convent of the Sacred Heart in the Bronx. In September 1945, Ethel began her education at Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart. It was here that she was introduced to Jean Kennedy, with whom she became fast friends and eventually roommates.In 1945, 17-year-old Ethel was introduced to Jean's brother, Robert F. Kennedy (Bobby) during a skiing trip to Mount Tremblant Resort in Quebec, Canada. At the time, Bobby was dating Ethel's sister, Patricia Skakel. Eventually that relationship ended and Robert and Ethel started seeing each other.Ethel campaigned for John F. Kennedy in his 1946 campaign for US Congress, and wrote her college thesis on his book Why England Slept. Bobby and Ethel became engaged in February 1950 and were married on June 17, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwich. Their first child, Kathleen, was born on July 4, 1951.After Robert graduated with his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School, the family settled in the Washington, DC area and Robert went to work for the Department of Justice.In 1955, Ethel suffered a personal tragedy when both her parents were killed when their private airplane crashed.In 1956, the Robert F. Kennedys purchased Hickory Hill from Robert’s brother John and his wife Jacqueline. The 13 bedroom, 13 bath home was situated on six acres in McLean, Virginia.In 1957, Ethel's interest in politics was heightened after her husband became chief counsel to the Senate Select Committee. Two years later, she joined forces with other members of the Kennedy clan to campaign for Robert's brother, John, during his run for the US presidency. In 1960, John F. Kennedy won the election, at which time he appointed Robert to the post of attorney general.Following the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy, Ethel supported her husband while he campaigned for and won a seat in the US Senate representing the state of New York. Like his brother, Robert also decided to enter the presidential race, but was assassinated in June 1968, immediately after he won the California Democratic primary. Six months after her husband’s death, Ethel gave birth to their 11th child, Rory.For International Shipping, Buyer to pay and seller will assist in full for coordination and packaging.President John F. KenneyRobert KennedyBobby Kennedy

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