This 1969 oil on canvas portrait of a woman with red hair and glasses 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.
Signed on reverse.


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

Creator:
Artist: Rip Matteson

Materials & Techniques:
Cotton, Oil Paint

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

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Minor vintage wear.