Third of July. Oil on canvas; signed and original frame. Oil on canvas titled The Third of July; shown at the Art Station in Stone Mountain; GA; depicts two women; Annie Jefferson and Mona Reeves; seated together; draped with an American flag. The composition features a woman in a white blouse on the left and a woman in a vibrant red garment on the right; both rendered with strong tonal modeling against a landscape background featuring a white building. The title references the eve of Independence Day; adding narrative significance to the patriotic imagery. The work demonstrates Halls characteristic color sensibility and figurative skill from her Studio Incamminati training under Nelson Shanks and the Art Students League in Manhattan. The painting exhibits rich color harmonies with the red; white; and blue palette anchoring the composition; while the dual portrait format suggests themes of American identity and unity. Presented in a period gilt wood frame with ornate detail.

CONDITION: The painting is in very good condition overall. The oil paint surface is clean with rich, saturated color and no visible cracking, flaking, or paint loss. There is no evidence of inpainting or restoration. The canvas appears taut and properly stretched. The gilt-finished frame shows moderate age-appropriate wear including scuffing, small nicks, and minor gilt loss along the outer edges and at the corners, with some darkening of the finish in the carved inner molding. The hanging wire and D-ring hardware on the verso are intact and functional. The wooden backing board is clean with artist's signature, notations, and labels well preserved.

DIMENSIONS: 30 x 35 in.

PROVENANCE: Purchased directly from artist with provenance confirmed by the artist. Private collection.

• Low Estimate: 2500.00
• High Estimate: 4000.00