Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Anna Rodale 1963

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Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Anna Rodale 1963

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Stunning oil on canvas by Anna Rodale, the wife and heiress of J I Rodale of Rodale Publishing. Signed by her done in 1963.This painting reminds me of the sun gleaming through limestone cliffs and changes colors depending on the time of day. It has all the hues of a gleaming sun ever changing over landscape. It has an exquisite power and light to it that is indescribable. I can imagine that Anna was inspiration for the largest organic magnate of this century and this painting is evidence of how she saw the world and the beauty she found in it. J. I. Rodale founded Rodale Inc., in 1930. He was a partner with his brother, Joseph, in Rodale Manufacturing, which produced electrical switches. Joseph moved Rodale Manufacturing to Emmaus, Pennsylvania to take advantage of favorable local taxes, while J. I. dabbled in publishing. In 1942, Rodale started Organic Farming and Gardening magazine. It taught people how to grow food with organic farming techniques. Today, Organic Gardening is the best-read gardening magazine in the world.[2] In 1950, Rodale introduced Prevention, a health magazine. In 1971, J. I. Rodale died during a taping of The Dick Cavett Show, and his son, Robert D. Rodale (1930–1990), took over the company’s leadership. On September 20, 1990, Robert Rodale was killed in a car accident during a business trip in Russia. In 1972, Rodale Press was one of the five founding members of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) (now IFOAM-Organics International), founded at Versailles, France.[3] Following Robert Rodale's death, his wife, Ardath Harter Rodale (1928–2009), became chairman and chief executive officer of the company. In 2000, Steven Pleshette Murphy joined the company as president and chief operating officer, and was named president and CEO in 2002.[4] On June 18, 2007, Ardath Rodale stepped down as chairman, and her daughter, Maria, was named chairman. Ardath remained a member of the company’s board and took over the new title of Chief Inspiration Officer. On September 1, 2009, Murphy stepped down as President and CEO. Maria Rodale, granddaughter of company founder J.I. Rodale and daughter of previous chairpersons Robert Rodale and Ardath Rodale, succeeded Murphy as CEO.[5] Sale to Hearst[edit] In October 2017, New York-based Hearst Communications announced it will acquire the magazine and book businesses of Rodale, with some sources reporting the purchase price as about $225 million, roughly equal to Rodale’s annual revenue. The transaction is expected to close in January following government approvals. Rodale announced some months prior that it would consider a total sale of the company, among other alternatives explored by its board of directors. It hired financial adviser Allen & Co. to lead the search for bidders. According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Hearst outbid Meredith Corporation, another large media company that expressed interest in Rodale’s portfolio almost immediately after they solicited offers.[6][7] After the sale, Hearst sold Rodale's trade publishing division to Crown Publishing Group, part of Penguin Random House.[8]

Creator:
Anna Rodale (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Minimalist (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold Leaf,Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1963
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Sarasota, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3284311982801