Description
Mix media by Frances Frakes Hansen.
Exhibited: Denver AM, 1945; Denver Art Gld., 1944, 1945; Int. Textile Exhib., Univ. North Carolina, 1948 & 1949; Nelson Gallery Mid-Am. Ann., Kansas City, 1950; Joslyn AM Biennial, Omaha, NE, 1953; Mus. New Mexico Ann. Regional, Santa Fe, 1959; Colorado State Univ. Centennial Exhib., 1970. Awards: painting prize for oils, Paradise Cove, 1958 & Canyon Pastoral, 1960, Colorado State Fair Prof. Show; painting prize for acrylic, Lights, Univ. Northern Colorado Centennial Exhib., 1970. 23" x 32" Her work is at the Kirkland Museum Denver Colorado Frances was a gifted artist, and some of her artwork is featured on this page. Her work also included a book titled, "Design Background and Needs of Industrial Art Teachers," published in 1941.
Frances Sue Nell Frakes Hansen, 87, passed away December 24, 2002. Born in Harrisburg, Boone County, Missouri, on December 3, 1915, she was the only child of Dr. Eugene N. and Cyrene (Graham) Frakes. By 1926 the Frakes family was living in Denver, Colorado, and Dr. Frakes was a practicing physician there. Frances graduated from East High School and maintained lifelong close ties with school friends. (1571)
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good condition
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Mixed-Media
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: France
Exhibited: Denver AM, 1945; Denver Art Gld., 1944, 1945; Int. Textile Exhib., Univ. North Carolina, 1948 & 1949; Nelson Gallery Mid-Am. Ann., Kansas City, 1950; Joslyn AM Biennial, Omaha, NE, 1953; Mus. New Mexico Ann. Regional, Santa Fe, 1959; Colorado State Univ. Centennial Exhib., 1970. Awards: painting prize for oils, Paradise Cove, 1958 & Canyon Pastoral, 1960, Colorado State Fair Prof. Show; painting prize for acrylic, Lights, Univ. Northern Colorado Centennial Exhib., 1970. 23" x 32" Her work is at the Kirkland Museum Denver Colorado Frances was a gifted artist, and some of her artwork is featured on this page. Her work also included a book titled, "Design Background and Needs of Industrial Art Teachers," published in 1941.
Frances Sue Nell Frakes Hansen, 87, passed away December 24, 2002. Born in Harrisburg, Boone County, Missouri, on December 3, 1915, she was the only child of Dr. Eugene N. and Cyrene (Graham) Frakes. By 1926 the Frakes family was living in Denver, Colorado, and Dr. Frakes was a practicing physician there. Frances graduated from East High School and maintained lifelong close ties with school friends. (1571)
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good condition
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Mixed-Media
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: France
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; good condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
32 x 23 x 2 in
Mid 20th Century Abstract Nautical Mixed-Media Painting by Frances Frakes Hansen, Framed
Estimate $340-$530
Starting Price
$170
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