An original oil painting on canvas by one of Alaska’s most
prolific artists, Eustace Paul Ziegler (1881-1969) has been donated to the
University of Alaska Southeast Egan Library, Auke Lake Campus. “The Ford,” is a large painting measuring 40
x 91½
inches with an appraised retail replacement value of $225,000.
The painting is on display in the Egan Library, conference
room 210 and available for public viewing.
“We are thrilled to have an original Ziegler
painting in the Egan Library. His work
is widely celebrated for beautifully reflecting early twentieth-century Alaskan
frontier life,” said Elise Thomlinson, Interim Regional Director of
Library Services, Egan Library
The painting was donated in memory of the pioneer spirit of
Joe and Bessie Thomas and all their actions that helped pave the way for
“present day” Juneau. UAS Chancellor
John Pugh said, “This is just one example of an amazing gift to the university. Because of the family’s generosity, an
Alaskan art treasure will be shared with the public and can be enjoyed by
generations to come.”
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