Bob Ragland “Darfur Day” Signed Expressionist Oil on Board, 2006

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Original oil on board by acclaimed American artist Bob Ragland (1938–2021). Titled “Darfur Day” on the reverse and dated 2006, … Read more Original oil on board by acclaimed American artist Bob Ragland (1938–2021). Titled “Darfur Day” on the reverse and dated 2006, this expressive portrait reflects Ragland’s engagement with African subjects during this period of his career.

Rendered in his signature impasto style, the painting depicts a figure wrapped in vibrant yellow garments against a soft palette of blush, cream, and warm neutral tones. Thick, sculptural applications of oil paint create remarkable texture and movement, while the simplified composition and bold color relationships exemplify Ragland’s expressive approach to portraiture.

The reverse is signed, titled “Darfur Day,” dated 8/2/06, and marked Denver, Colorado. The painting measures 6 x 8 inches and is executed on board.

Bob Ragland was a celebrated Denver-based painter, sculptor, educator, and author whose work is represented in the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art. Throughout his career he exhibited widely and became known for his expressive figurative paintings and his influential “Non-Starving Artist” philosophy, mentoring generations of working artists. See less