Description: This captivating original mixed media painting on paper titled ‘Portrait of Kathy’ by noted artist Howard Besnia (American, 1921-2014) portrays a captivating woman with intricate details and a range of textures. The artist's precise strokes and use of various materials create a one-of-a-kind piece that is both unique and timeless. The subject exudes a sense of femininity and beauty in a moment of quiet solitude that is sure to complement any art collection. Mixed media on paper mounted to matboard measuring 23” x 18”. The painting itself is 20” x 16”, is unframed, allowing for personal customization to fit any aesthetic. It is protected in a clear plastic envelope stamped with the artist's estate stamp in the front right lower edge (see photos). No COA available. Howard Besnia was a prolific painter and printsman known for his eclectic oeuvre and his handmade books. Beginning as a cartographer for the United States Army in 1944, he soon became the staff artist for many USO clubs, producing caricatures and portraits of the troops After subsequent training at the Corcoran School of Art, Clark University and Yale University, Besnia went on to chair the art department at Fitchburg State University for decades.
Price: 365.25 USD
Location: East Brunswick, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-07-30T18:58:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: Howard Besnia
Signed By: Howard Besnia
Signed: Yes
Size: Medium
Title: Portrait of Kathy
Material: Paper, Pencil, Graphite, Ink, Pastel, Watercolor
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Region of Origin: Massachusetts, USA
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Women, Art, woman, lady, Bust
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 23 in
Theme: Portrait, Art, People
Style: Pop Art, Realism, Cartoon, Figurative Art, Illustration Art
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Sketch
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Mixed Media
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 18 in
Time Period Produced: Vintage
