{"product_id":"vintage-mary-field-neville-original-signed-illustration-art-march-of-the-wooden-soldiers-mid-century-holiday-production-board","title":"Vintage Mary Field Neville Original Signed Illustration Art “March of the Wooden Soldiers” Mid-Century Holiday Production Board","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Mary Field Neville Original Signed Illustration Art “March of the Wooden Soldiers” Mid-Century Holiday Production Board in Fair to Good condition, see photos. Measures 10 \" H xx 10\" W ...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture the whimsical spirit of mid-century holiday design with this original illustration art piece titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eMarch of the Wooden Soldiers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by artist Mary Field Neville.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rendered in bold vermilion and stark black on heavy artist board,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this stylized composition features a regiment of toy soldier sentries flanked above a charming marching band complete with a bass drum,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fife,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cymbals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e horn,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and baton twirler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evidencing its authentic commercial studio or publishing provenance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the board retains perimeter tape masking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crop\/registration marks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and margin color-swatch notes from its original production era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A delightful display piece with crisp mid-century modern aesthetic appeal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it makes an exceptional centerpiece for collectors of vintage holiday memorabilia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e retro children's book art,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or original commercial illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Artist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Field Neville, a resident of Old Hickory, Tennessee, passed away on February 6, 2024 at age 92.\u003c\/b\u003e Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she began her formal art training at West Virginia University before transferring to the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City, where she spent two formative years honing her talent.Upon returning to Charleston, Mary worked as a Layout Artist and Advertising Manager while also teaching Commercial Art at Charleston Technical High School. It was during this period that she met and married the love of her life, Garth E. Neville, a career engineer with the DuPont Corporation. The couple lived in several locations across the United States before settling in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Nashville, Mary served as Advertising Manager and Fashion Coordinator for the prestigious Gus Mayer Company. She later co-founded the Poyner-Neville Advertising Agency with her friend Lucy Poyner. Eventually, she transitioned to working full-time from her home studio in Old Hickory, dedicating herself to her fine art career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly respected watercolorist, Ms. Neville held numerous leadership roles in the arts community, including Board Member of the Madison Art Center, and Regional Director, Secretary, and Exhibition Chair of the Tennessee Watercolor Society. She was a member of the Nashville Artists Guild and a Signature Member of the Kentucky, Southern, and Tennessee Watercolor Societies. Her work has been widely exhibited and is included in public collections, notably the Tennessee State Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1988, she received a prestigious commission from the Hermitage Foundation to paint “Rachel’s Garden” at President Andrew Jackson’s historic home. These paintings have been viewed and admired by millions of visitors to the Andrew Jackson Center. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Card Coin Comic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50758601179274,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1000037581.jpg?v=1794253639","url":"https:\/\/cardcoincomic.com\/products\/vintage-mary-field-neville-original-signed-illustration-art-march-of-the-wooden-soldiers-mid-century-holiday-production-board","provider":"Card Coin Comic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}