Several years ago, my wife and I acquired this painting from a lady who said it was painted by her mother-in-law:
On the back of the painting, it read, "My Lady's Things," the name L. Diehl Williams, and her address in Brigham City. I admired the photo for years. Yesterday (July 10), the idea occurred to me to photograph the painting in case the painting were ever to get damaged. After taking the picture, I grew curious. Who was the artist? What else did she paint? So I googled her name.
I found her information on Family Search, an obituary, and the Springville Museum of Art website. To my amazement, I discovered that she was born and died on the same calendar day… July 10! That was the same day in which I was learning about her for the first time.
Coincidence? I don't think so. I'm curious to see what more I can learn about her. If you know of any of her relatives, or know (about) her, please reach out to me: elephantnavel@gmail.com.
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