The Jackson Bailey Art Museum
is proud to announce the triumphant return of the world's largest
oil painting of its kind, by Jackson Bailey. After years of careful negotiations and
the generosity of several benefactors, including the DeKalb Historical Society,
this amazing work of art
has finally come back to its rightful home.The painting is now under going a three year
multi-million dollar restoration by the world renowned Avery Galley located
in Marietta, Georgia.
The Jackson Bailey Art Museum would like to thank
Herbert G. Brown ~ Jared Brown ~
Robert G. Brown
And the entire Brown Family for their significant contribution.
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THE RESTORATION
The restoration itself is a painstaking task requiring as much time and
talent as the artist himself. That is why Shae Avery has been chosen
for the job. His over thirty years experience in art restoration as well
as his love of art and his keen eye for detail makes Avery
Gallery
our choice in restoration !
At Eleven Feet Tall and One Thousand
Feet Long the “Life
of Christ” is Eleven Thousand
square feet of beautiful Rembrandt Oil paint on Specially woven heavy
Belgium linen artist’s canvas. Jackson Bailey spent
ten years in
completing this masterpiece including seven years of research working
with the Israeli government and the painting was endorsed by the Israeli
government at it’s completion for it’s Historical and Geographical
accuracy.
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If you would like to help us complete this journey of
love,
financial contributions can be made to the Jackson Bailey
Art Museum
at any Wachovia Bank nationwide or you can make a safe
and secure contribution online now through the
"Donation" button on the left. All donations are 100%
tax deductible and proceeds will go directly into the
Museum's restoration fund.
Click Building Icon
to see an artist's
drawing of the proposed building that may be used to display this magnificent painting to
the public once work has been completed.