Laverne by Hal Frater, 1966

Item Details

A substantial, mid-century figural oil showing a view of a nude woman seated. Signed lower left ‘’Hal Frater’‘, (American, 1909-2008), and dated 1966. Over the course of a long career, this listed New York artist painted in all subjects and mediums and was the recipient of numerous medals, prizes and juried awards.
Nancy di Benedetto, art historian, critic and curator of Frater’s 2004 Retrospective at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, stated in the forward to the exhibition catalog:
‘’…Frater’s paintings stand alone in their technical excellence, imaginative perceptions and sense of humor. His range of subject matter was broad and varied, with landscapes, nudes, and religious, political and social subjects counted among his works. A keen observer of the world around him, Frater captures the natural beauty, the social message and the hidden allegorical meaning with a strong sense of color and light. Frater’s work reflects a rare combination of both intuitive and instinctive sensibilities. He personifies the reaction painter who houses deep compassionate feelings and insight. He has left a lasting and unique imprint on the American art scene for which we are that much richer…’’

Oil on canvasboard
24 × 18 inches
Unframed

Condition

-very good

Dimensions

Item #

17DAL248-129