FRANCIS F.BROWN(1891-1971)Indiana Flaming Autumn Sunset

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I WILL SHIP THIS PAINTING ANYWHERE IN THE US BASED ON INFO BELOW. Flaming sunset Indiana Autumn scene with what looks like a figure leaning up against a tree with a walking stick in hand (reminds me of the Degas Ballerina pics with the man in the tophat at the curtain in black outline form). The colors are superb as you can see in the pics. Brown's trees look very much like the airy, dreamlike Impressionist scenes that American artist Emerson painted with pinks , yellows and creamy whites. Measures 20" x 24" and comes unframed (though I have one pic which shows it framed in a standard-sized frame). This is the largest size Brown painted in Tempera/Casein. Signed lower left - it was difficult to photograph as Brown sometimes signed pieces and partially painted over signatures - but it distincly visible as you will see. Excellent original condition totally fresh to the marketplace - no one has seen this piece for decades. Signed lower left with original price from the 1930s and Estate stamp verso. As good as it gets for American regionalism, Arts & Crafts period. Everything guaranteed as stated. Flat shipping rate of $24.95 includes insurance and packaging. Please note that ebay shipping choices force me to list LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY rather than the cheapest Flat Shipping Rate I have quoted. So know that I do and will ship this painting. Paypal or ck okay, but ck must clear first. Please check out all my other fine ebay auctions as I will be selling some great things on ebay in the next month - all with usual No Reserve and minimal starting bid. Included will be some superb examples of Francis Focer Brown's work from his most important period (1920-1940) with prices generally beginning at 1930s original stated pricing - sometimes lower as in this case! My auctions never end early. Please allow 48 hours for answers to questions as I am not at computer often. Thank you and FF BROWN Bio: Francis Focer Brown From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Francis Focer Brown (1891 - 1971) was a well known American Impressionist painter , as well as professor and head of the Fine Arts Department at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana from 1925-1957, and Director of the Muncie Art Museum. His work was exhibited frequently at the Hoosier Salon - Indiana Artists Annual, Herron School of Art Museum, Ball State University, Indiana State Fair , Indiana Art Club and others. Brown studied With J. Ottis Adams and William Forsyth (artist) at the Herron School of Art ; Ball State Teachers College, B.S.; Ohio State University , M.A. Member Indiana AC; Hoosier Salon. He exhibited at the Richmond Art Museum , 1922 (prize); John Herron Art Institute, 1922 (prize); Hoosier Salon, 1922-45 (awards); CMA, 1922-25; PAFA, 1922, 1923. His work is held in collections at John Herron Art Institute; Ball State University ; Richmond Art Museum, and in various schools and libraries throughout Indiana. Also known as Francis Brown and Francis F. Brown. Background Francis Focer Brown was a child prodigy drawn at an early age to the field of art. Born in Glassboro, New Jersey, Brown later relocated to Muncie, Indiana, where he attended school as a teenager. During summer vacations while attending Muncie Southside High School , Brown received instruction from J. Ottis Adams in Brookville, Indiana . The course J. Ottis Adams offered lasted only seven weeks, so Brown rented a room at The Hermitage to be near Adams, whom he described in later years as "a wonderfully kind and inspiring teacher" (Eldredge, 1964). Following his instruction with Adams, Brown later enrolled at the John Herron Art Institute where he studied directly under William Forsyth (artist) , a teacher known for his stern manner. Brown later shared a studio with his wife, Beulah H. Brown , whom he met while a student at the Herron Art Institute. Because Beulah was allergic to oil paints, the majority of Brown's work was created in Tempera, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Charcoal and Pencil, with only a ve... read more

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