897. Ruth Gay (American, 1911-1992), "Ruins", c. 1940; oil/canvas, 22.25" x 28.25", signed. Gay was a painter and sculptor working in Niagra Falls, NY. She studied at Syracuse University and the Art Students League. She exhibited from the 1930s-50s at the Whitney Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art, and the Grand Central Art Gallery. She was the head of the art department at MacMurray College (Jacksonville, IL) from 1938-46. 600-800