Jane Wooster-Scott 
"FIGHTING BACK" 
"Fighting Back" is a 1997 folk art image by American artist Jane Wooster Scott that depicts a small town and the fight for the women's suffrage movement. It has women protesting outside of tradition male establishments such as a saloon, a Gentleman's parlour, a billiards hall, and more.  The piece illustrates members of a community expressing their support for granting women the right to vote and equality.  It is characteristic of Scott’s "folksy Americana" style, featuring cozy, down-home imagery of a bygone era.
This piece is:
New
Limited Edition of 995 (# receivved may be different than the one shown in the picture)
An offset Lithographic Art Print Printed on Wooster-Scotts usual High Quality Archival Paper
Custom Framed in a Brown Wood Frame
Matted in dark green
Framed Size: 28" x 34"
Image Size: 18" x 23"
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ABOUT THE ARTIST (1920-)
Jane Wooster-Scott is among the world's foremost painters of American folk art, she has won international acclaim with her colorful works, reaching increasing numbers of admirers and collectors in Europe, Africa and Asia. Her work has been made a perminent part of the white house collection and can also be seen hanging in the American embassy in Australia. Wooster-Scott's collectors include Paul Newman, Kirk Douglas, Carol Burnett, Sylvester Stallone, Dyan Cannon, the late Gene Kelly, Victoria Principal and the late Henry Fonda, all of whom have sponsored her shows. Other collectors include such celebrated public figures as Governor and Mrs. John Y. Brown of Kentucky, Aaron Spelling, Kenny Rogers, Charles Bronson, Frank Wells, David Hartman, Farrah Fawcett, Marlon Brando, William Ahmanson and the late Joseph Hirschhorn of the Hirschhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.
Early Life and Career
Background: Raised in eastern Pennsylvania, Scott grew up in the picturesque landscapes of Bucks County and Dutch community areas, which became the primary inspiration for her art.
Initial Ambitions: She originally moved to Los Angeles with the goal of becoming a movie star. When that did not materialize, she became a talk show host, interviewing major Hollywood celebrities before retiring to focus on motherhood.
Artistic Beginnings: Scott did not start painting until age 35 and has never received formal artistic training. She initially emulated folk artists like Grandma Moses but eventually developed her own detailed, vibrant style.
Breakthrough: Her career reached a turning point during a joint exhibition in Los Angeles with her friend, comedian Jonathan Winters, where she sold 40 paintings in a single hour. 
Style and Themes
Americana Folk Art: Her paintings typically feature idyllic rural settings, covered bridges, one-room schoolhouses, and celebrations like holidays and festivals.
Process: To create her scenes, Scott travels through New England and Pennsylvania, photographing old buildings and landscapes. However, her final compositions are often "imagined realities" drawn from her personal feelings about the past.