ARNOLD, Ralph (American, 1928-2006) Untitled. 1955. Oil on paper. Image: 4 ¼ x 3 ¼”. Frame (glass): 6 ½ x 5 ¼”. Signed and dated lower right. This is a very early abstract and experimental work for Arnold. Ralph Arnold was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1928. After graduating from Blue Island High School in 1946, Arnold attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign briefly in 1947. In 1976, Arnold earned his M.F.A. degree from the Art Institute of Chicago. After leaving the U of I the first time, Arnold enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Korea from 1950 until 1952. Later Arnold focused on his art, and in 1969, he was hired by Rockford College as an assistant professor of painting. From there, he taught briefly at Barrat College before being named chairman of the art department at Loyola University of Chicago. Arnold also served as an adjunct lecturer at the Art Institute of Chicago. Arnold’s work crossed several genres, and could be seen in numerous galleries and collections. Condition: Paper toned.