This lot consists of a hand painted oil on canvas rendered in style of the abstract artist DeForrest Hale Judd (Texas, Ohio, 1919-1993). Painting signed at the lower right corner.
DeForrest Judd graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1938 and received a post-graduate scholarship to continue his studies at the Institute in 1939. From 1940 to 1942, he studied at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center under the centers director, Boardman Robinson, and Texas artist Otis Dozier. During World War II, Judd served in the United States Army. His academic career as professor of painting, drawing, and design began in 1946 when he moved to Dallas to teach at Southern Methodist University and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. In 1967, Judd was promoted to full professor at SMU. He retired from the University in 1981. Judd continued to live in Dallas and devote his time to art until his death in 1992.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 11"x9" (28x23cm)
Framed 14.9"x12.9" (38x33cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. The Lot does not carry established documented provenance, described in the catalogue as "in the style of" of the artist, work by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist.