Museum-Quality 1960s Portrait Drawing From Prestigious Diplomatic Family Estate

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Description

A remarkable discovery from a prestigious five-generation Easthampton NY estate home of a diplomat and family that has been in … Read more A remarkable discovery from a prestigious five-generation Easthampton NY estate home of a diplomat and family that has been in European government for many generations!
This captivating circa 1960 portrait drawing exemplifies the sophisticated artistry of a well-traveled creator who clearly studied the great masters of Europe.
Description
Executed in pencil with delicate conté crayon accents highlighting the facial features, this sensitive work demonstrates masterful draftsmanship with beautifully economical linework that allows the viewer's imagination to complete the composition. The artist's restraint creates stunning negative space that enhances the overall impact.
The subject is rendered in an evocative medieval Renaissance style, suggesting the hand of someone deeply familiar with classical European art traditions. Set against gorgeous sea green and blue paper, the portrait is beautifully framed in an original painted white mid-century artist's frame that perfectly complements the period aesthetic.
Provenance
Discovered in the dining room of a distinguished New York family's Easthampton NY Summer Hose, where it graced the space above a sideboard for decades, protected from harsh sunlight and lovingly preserved.
Specifications

Dimensions: 28" W × 38" H × 0.25" D
Period: 1960s
Origin: United States
Medium: Pencil and conté crayon on paper
Frame: Original painted white mid-century artist frame

Condition
Very good vintage condition with only minor evidence of age-appropriate wear to the frame. The artwork itself remains in excellent condition, having been carefully preserved in its original seaside location away from direct sunlight.
Style Categories

Mid-Century Modern
Renaissance Revival
Boho Chic

Perfect For

Art collectors seeking unique mid-century pieces
Lovers of classical portraiture with modern sensibility
Those who appreciate masterful draftsmanship
Adding sophisticated elegance to dining rooms, studies, or galleries


This exceptional piece represents the kind of treasured artwork that discerning collectors dream of discovering - a perfect marriage of classical technique and mid-century aesthetic sensibility. See less