Jacob Elshin (1892 – 1976) was born in Russia but fled after the Bolsheviks took power in 1917 and settled in Seattle in 1923. He worked for the Public Works of Art Project in 1933 and his large-scale murals were prominently displayed in many local public buildings. Elshin also taught art at the Edison Technical School in Seattle. This portrait of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) displays his love for heavy brushstrokes and thick color to convey emotion. One of the region’s most successful muralists, his mural work can be seen at West Seattle High School, the Highland Branch of the Renton Public Library, and, on request, at the University Post Office where his mural of great historical leaders in education features a portrait of Cezanne and a small Cezanne-esque still life. Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), also known in Lushootseed as Kikisoblu, Kick-is-om-lo, or Wewick, was the eldest daughter of Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle). She was born around 1820 and lived until she was in her mid-seventies.