John E. Huszer.Rhode Island,1912-1983
Impressionist depiction of a pale somber man playing the cello in a graveyard amongst tombstones. Huszer studied at the National Academy of Design and the Arts Students League in New York, later moving to New England to teach art. He is credited as being the founder of the Wickford Art Festival in Wickford, Rhode Island, an event that is still held yearly.
Oil on canvas,Canvas 44" x 32".Frame 49" x 37"
Signed "J. Huszer" lower right corner, signed "Huszer" and titled "Cello Player in Graveyard" on verso, includes a "John E. Huszer Estate" stamp to stretcher on verso.
From the collection of the artist's family estate.

Frame with minor surface wear, painting in otherwise good condition.