$80
Evelyn Metzger (American, 1911-2007) oil on panel; signed to upper right and dated '96; possibly depicting an Indian woman embroidering. The book that accompanies the painting is "The Age of Grandeur And A Woman Who Lived It: Artist Evelyn Metzger". It is a hard bound book that covers both her social life and her artistic appreciation and contributions, examining her formal studies of art history at Vassar, her flexibility and travels, and her portraits. Artwork measures approximately 32" in height by 24" in width unframed and the book measures approximately 11-15/16" x 9-1/2"; painting in good overall condition and the book is in the original shrink wrap from the publisher. Evelyn Metzger (1911-2007) was a painter of a variety of subjects in a variety of styles including realism, impressionism, fauvism, and cubism. In 1950, she had a major exhibition in Argentina and then exhibited in France, Mexico and the United States. Her work is in the Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2017-05-20
