This miniature portrait is signed "Carol Aus". Carol Aus (1868-1934) was born in Norway, but worked in Paris and Chicago. The sitter is Mrs Armour from the Chicago meat family. 590.
Carol Aus was the cover artist for the January 1913 edition of The People's Home Journal.. .
Also the January 1014 issue, which shows her signature at lower right.
Carol Aus, (1878-1934) was noted for portraits in oil and miniatures; born in Norway, March 27, 1868; son of Carl and Hanna A. (Lossius). Aus; studied at Julien Academy, Paris, and under Jules Lefebvre; exhibited in Chicago Art Institute,
Aus painted seven covers for The Saturday Evening Post, all featuring women, with many of them in sporty poses — holding a basketball, playing tennis, and carrying a dog.
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