Eva Curry was born on the 17th June 1889 in Haliburton, Canada. She moved to
New York State in 1921 after marrying her husband William Coo.In
New York, Eva was running a brothel, when she was entrusted with the care of one of her employees, a handyman with learning difficulties named Henry Wright. After the death of Wright’s mother, Coo embezzled his inheritance and burned his house for the insurance. She then conspired with another employee, Martha Clift, to murder him. On the 14th June 1934, the two women drove Wright to a remote location outside Oneonta,
New York, where Eva hit Wright with a mallet and Martha ran him over with a car. They then dumped Wright’s body beside the road to simulate a hit-and-run accident.Coo was executed on the 27th June 1935 in the Electric Chair at Sing Sing Prison.
Questions & Answers
Is this Eva Coo painted by hand or printed?
Painted by hand: a trained painter copies Eva Coo in oil on linen canvas.
What size should I choose for Eva Coo?
The original measures 15 x 18 cm. Sizes run from 34.8 x 28.7 cm ($200) to 241.9 x 199.8 cm ($1772); the table on this page lists the main steps and their prices.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 4 to 5 weeks, with free worldwide express shipping; an urgent production option is offered on this page. You can return it within 100 days for a full refund, with no condition.
Where is the original Eva Coo?
The original is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee.