This circa 1945 pastel on paper portrait of "Joan B." with red lipstick and a yellow shirt is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, the Parsons School of Design in NYC, and received his DFA from Blackburn College. He founded the art program of the Monterey Peninsula College and taught at Laney College in Oakland. He also served as the president of the Carmel Art Association where he showed his work his entire life. Matteson was enamored with Japanese art and particularly woodblock prints. Many of his works contain a traditional Japanese-style chop block with an acronym carrying a secret message to his wife.
The piece was drawn while the artist was studying at CCAC.
Signed lower right.
Shipped in a mat to fit a standard sized frame.


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Minor vintage wear.

Creator:
Artist: Rip Matteson

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pastel

Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Minor vintage wear.