Michael Lynch (American, b. 1950). "Portrait / Girl in Light" oil on canvas, n.d. Signed on lower left. A stunning portrait of a lovely young lady by Michael Lynch. The sitter is presented bust-length, dressed in an elegant white blouse and black jacket. Dramatic light shines upon her striking visage comprised of a peaches and cream complexion, full lips, striking ice blue eyes, arched brows, apple cheeks, and a delicate jawline - all framed by her wavy blonde tresses. Lynch employed dramatic tenebrism with extreme light and dark contrasts that result in a somewhat spiritual quality. A dazzling portrait set in a gorgeous custom frame that complements it perfectly. Size of painting: 14.375" L x 9.375" W (36.5 cm x 23.8 cm) Size of frame: 22.6" L x 17.5" W (57.4 cm x 44.4 cm)

Born in Denver, Colorado Michael Lynch paints portraits, figures, still lifes, and cityscapes as well as landscapes and marine scenes. He has painted in the Southwest, Nantucket, Mexico, Italy, the Netherlands, and the British Isles where he was named a member of the Chelsea Arts Club in London in 1982. Lynch's art has been collected throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan - with several works acquired by the U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands for his residence in the Hague.

Provenance: Private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, acquired between 1980-1990

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Signed by the artist on the lower left. Painting is in overall excellent condition with marvelous passages of rich, expressive brushwork. Set in a custom gold tone frame with wonderful burled wood veneers. Wired for suspension and ready to display. The accompanying Mary Williams Fine Arts label lists this piece for $1800.