Jimmy Lee Sudduth “Man Milking a Cow” – Large Original Painting, Nyt Obituary Featured, With Gallery Receipt

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A rare, museum-caliber original painting by acclaimed Alabama folk artist Jimmy Lee Sudduth (1910–2007), titled “Man Milking a Cow.” Painted … Read more A rare, museum-caliber original painting by acclaimed Alabama folk artist Jimmy Lee Sudduth (1910–2007), titled “Man Milking a Cow.” Painted in 2004. This large and iconic example of Sudduth’s work measures 49.5” x 37.5” framed and features his signature use of mud, natural pigments, and house paint—a technique that earned him recognition as one of the most important Southern outsider artists of the 20th century.

Featured in Jimmy Lee Sudduth’s New York Times Obituary — URL — https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/09/arts/09sudduth.html

This exact artwork was reproduced in Sudduth’s New York Times obituary, making it not only a visually powerful piece but also a historically significant one.

Includes the original 2006 bill of sale from Orange Hill Gallery, Atlanta—one of the most respected folk art galleries representing Sudduth during his lifetime. The painting has been professionally framed and wired for immediate display.

ARTIST BACKGROUND

Jimmy Lee Sudduth was a self-taught visionary known for creating paintings using mud mixed with syrup, producing a uniquely textured, organic surface that has become his artistic hallmark. His works are held in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the High Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and numerous major folk art collections. See less