Donald Purdy (American/Connecticut, 1924-2016), "Young Woman", 1961, oil on masonite, signed and dated lower left, 40 in. x 30 in., framed, overall 42 in. x 32 in. x 1 1/4 in. Note: Donald Purdy was a self-taught artist whose varied body of works was influenced by many artistic movements and genres including French Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and the Barbizon School. In 1949, he earned a degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut followed by a master’s degree from Boston University in 1950. During his time in Boston, he got a job with an art gallery where he learned how to frame artwork. It was at the gallery where he would develop an appreciation for art and realize that a career in painting was a viable option. His canvases are characterized by bold colors and lush, expressive brushwork. He has exhibited extensively worldwide and was honored with numerous awards including a Gold Medal from the Allied Artists.

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