RED SKELTON (American 1913-1997) A PAINTING, "Valiant," oil on canvas, signed and dated 1974 L/R and inscribed on the back Òto Joy and Jerry dear hearts dear friends Red Skelton July 21st 1978.Ó 18" x 14". Framed.Note: Red Skelton began painting early in his career but after his television show ended he painted full time. He often painted himself as a clown. One of his paintings, The Sky's the Limit, was inspired by a trip he and his wife Lothian made to Hawaii, during which he went parasailing. Red Skelton loved clowns and most of his paintings reflect this.