Florence Smithburn (1904-1989) signed Colored pencil tribal drawing on paper depicts African figure carrying work basket in landscape setting. Framed in brown raised woodgrain frame with acid free mat, and ready to hang. A wonderful gentle piece in any setting. Signature lower left. Drawing is in Excellent Condition all consistent with age and history

Image Size 16" x 11" (Framed 24" x 20")

Florence Bartley Smithburn (1904-1989) studied art the the John Herron Art School in Indianapolis, Indiana, before moving to Uganda for ten years where she portrayed the African tribal way of life with her artwork. Her experiences living in Africa and the United States ultimately shaped her artistic oeuvre, as her art continued to address socio-economic and political issues relevant to the times. Her work has been exhibited widely in Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Atlanta, New York and Indianapolis and has been included in the collections of the Georgia Museum of Art and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great Condition Minor Surface Scratches

Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Paper

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Art Subjects: Figure, Landscape

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Great Condition Minor Surface Scratches