Ynez Johnston, casein on paper, 1953, Frances Ynez Johnston (American, 1920-2019), "Advancing Mist", 1953, casein on paper mounted on cardboard, signed lower right, gallery label with exhibition history verso, 28"h x 19.5"w (sight), 35.5"h x 276"w (frame)

Provenance: The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York; Ericson Gallery, New York

Notes/Literature: Exhibited 1979 Ericson Gallery, New York; 1977 Winer Gallery, New York; 1953 Paul Kanto Gallery, Los Angeles; 1953 California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco - Born in North Carolina, but of Greek descent, Litsa Tsitsera was a female pioneer in electrical engineering, starting her professional career in 1960s NYC working for the global electrochemical giant Vittorio de Nora. In addition to her professional life she was an avid supporter of the visual arts, building an impressive wide-ranging collection, and becoming patron to numerous living artists, particularly those of Greek descent, including Theodors Stamos, Chryssa, Michael Lekakis, Frank Minei, Ed Meneely, and Richards Ruben.

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