George Sottung (American, 1927 - 1999) "Tourism Sites of Kosrae - Sleeping Lady Mountain" Artist stamp lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Federated States of Micronesia First Day Cover for the 29c Tourism Sites of Kosrae stamp issued February 11, 1994. At the easternmost limits of the Federated States of Micronesia lies the island of Kosrae. Its jungle-covered volcanic peaks rise majestically above the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean. One of the most breathtaking views of the island is best seen from offshore. From that viewpoint, the aptly-named Sleeping Lady Mountain resembles the silhouette of a reclining woman. One of the many legends tied to this fascinating mountain states that this formation was created at the beginning of time by powerful gods. Image Size: 18.25 x 23.5 in. Overall Size: 22 x 27.75 in. Unframed. (B14592)