{"product_id":"stephen-j-m-palmer-sacred-heart-of-jesus-outsider-art-watercolor","title":"Stephen J. M. Palmer, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Outsider Art Watercolor","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling religious watercolor and ink drawing by Stephen J. M. Palmer (American, 1882–1965), the distinctive Wisconsin visionary and outsider artist. Dating circa 1954–1965, the work presents a frontal image of Christ with the Sacred Heart, encircled by a radiant turquoise halo and framed by a boldly colored, meticulously patterned border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalmer’s devotional compositions are distinguished by their rigorous symmetry, emphatic linework, saturated color, and direct spiritual intensity. Here, the solemn, wide-eyed face of Christ is rendered with finely drawn hair and beard, while the surrounding rays, scrolling vines, berries, and ornamental borders give the image the character of a personal religious icon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA laborer and logger who lived and worked in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Palmer began producing his visionary religious drawings late in life. His surviving body of work is devoted largely to Christian imagery and reflects the deeply personal theology that occupied his final years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolor and ink on paper. Professionally framed under glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good overall condition. The paper exhibits toning, scattered discoloration, and minor surface irregularities consistent with age. The colors remain strong and visually engaging. The professional frame has light surface wear. Not examined outside the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSight dimensions: approximately 14 × 17 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(35.6 × 43.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed dimensions: approximately 16.5 × 19.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(41.9 × 49.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Wisconsin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziebarth's Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45501247684631,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/0713\/6546\/files\/IMG_3226-Photoroom.jpg?v=1788984524","url":"https:\/\/ziebarths.com\/products\/stephen-j-m-palmer-sacred-heart-of-jesus-outsider-art-watercolor","provider":"Ziebarth's Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}