Bernard Lennon Pastel Portrait Drawing of Woman in Profile

Item Details

Bernard Lennon (American, 1914–1992)
Portrait of woman in profile, mid-to-late 20th century
Pastel on paper
Unsigned

Bernard Lennon was a distinguished American landscape painter celebrated for his mastery of light and his lifelong commitment to the en plein air tradition. His work is defined by a sophisticated use of color and a structural integrity that captured the quiet, enduring beauty of the New England countryside. Lennon’s paintings often evoke a serene, contemplative atmosphere, rendered with confident and expressive brushwork. Throughout his career, Lennon was more than a practitioner; he was a foundational mentor who established an informal artistic community in Gaylordsville, Connecticut, deeply influencing a generation of regional artists through his rigorous technical standards and artistic philosophy.

Condition

- discolorations and toning to sheet and matting; residue on glazing; abrasions and nicks to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGS51685