Fannie C Burr Christmas painting for Youths Companion magazine 1900. This oil on artist board painting was one of Fannie Burr's entries for the Cover of The Youth's Companion Magazine for Christmas 1900. The one that was picked shows a young woman seated writing a Christmas letter. This painting measures 7 x 12 inches. Fannie Burr (1858-1931) was born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Her father was a very successful farmer. She attended and graduated from Mt Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts, and studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. Listed in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. Acquired directly from the estate. Probate # 320 is on the reverse.