Artist : Donald PURDY ( 1924- ). Connecticut
Title: Singing Lady
Type: Oil Painting on Masonite board
Framed: Yes. . Few very minor chip/scratches edges of frame only
Signed: Yes
20th century Connecticut Modernist best known for his landscapes , modernist still life figures and subjects.
Self taught , Donald Roy PURDY seldom used models as he instead worked from the impressions and his memory.
Two of his paintings were included in the US State Departments "Art in America" show which recently toured Europe.
PURDY received the "Gold Medal of Honor" from the National Academy in New York.
The noted Van Diemen - Lilienfeld Gallery shows his work alongside paintings by Chagall, Picasso, Monet, Pissaro, Derain and Vlaminch.
His one man exhibitions have been held in New York at the Ruth Butler Galleries and other states in and around New England. In addition, he is also shown in Paris at various galleries.
The public can view his work in some of nations great museums, including:
Cincinnati Museum of Art, Columbus Museum of Art, Bridgeport Museum of Art, Butler Institute, Walter P. Chrysler Museum
The colors are bright , clear and vibrant. My images do not do justice as when seen in person.
This is a beautiful work, with a real depth and presence.