Petronele Gerlikiene

Birthday June 19, 1905

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Mar 14, 1979 (73)

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About

Lithuanian folk artist whose large-scale tapestries won many awards. Her work included "An Oak," "A Rowan," "A Maple Tree," and "A Red Tree," among others.

Before Fame

She began creating tapestries in 1972, and she started painting four years later.

Trivia

Her fascination with large trees inspired several of her most famous works of art.

Family Life

She went to live with her son's family following her retirement.

Associated With

She and William Zorach were fellow Lithuanian artists.

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