Robinson Murray
Massachusetts,1890-1984
Titled "Moon Flower," depicts a large blue circle and a deep purple flattened arch over textured white. Murray earned a degree in Studio Art graduating from Harvard University in 1912 to pursue a career in commercial art. He quickly left the commercial art world to enlist in the Army and serve during WWI where he'd become a distinguished soldier while continuing to paint in the field. After the war Murray returned to commercial work until his retirement in 1960 when he turned to focus on modern abstract art. During the period of 1960 to 1980 Murray exhibited at the John F. Kennedy Building, Boston and the Copley Society within Boston City Hall.
Oil on canvas,Canvas 36" x 28".Frame 37 1/2" x 29 1/2"
Signed "Murray '72" lower right corner, titled and dated "Moon Flower '72" on verso.
From the collection of an East Providence, Rhode Island estate.

Craquelure, some scuffing to lower edge, minor losses to textured areas, light wear around edges, otherwise good condition.