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Josephine Joy: A Visionary Painter of California’s Golden Age Josephine Hiett Joy (1869 – 1948) emerged from the quiet landscapes of West Virginia to become a celebrated artist in California, marking a significant contribution to American naive art and capturing the ethereal beauty of the region's flora and fauna. Her artistic journey began modestly, influenced by her marriage to Frank Joy and their relocation to San Diego in 1900 whe…
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