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joseph elmer yoakum

Born 1891 Died 1972 Works span 1960–1960

Joseph Elmer Yoakum (1891–1972): The Soulful Landscape of an Outsider Artist Joseph Elmer Yoakum (1891–1972) stands as a singular figure in American art history—a self-taught painter who defied convention and channeled profound spiritual conviction into his breathtaking landscape drawings. Born in Ash Grove, Missouri, Yoakum’s life story is itself an extraordinary tale of wanderlust, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the transfo…

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joseph elmer yoakum

1891 – 1972

The Lifeline

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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