Frances O'Farrell Oil Painting of Kneeling Figure
Item Details
An oil painting on canvas by listed American artist Frances O’Farrell (1923–2015). This painting depicts a figure kneeling in a large interior space such as a church with colorful stained glass windows. The painting is signed by hand to the lower right corner and is housed in a gold tone wooden and gesso frame.
Born in St. Joe Texas, Frances O’Farrell had early success as a television and film actor before transitioning into an accomplished portrait painter. O’Farrell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute before becoming the commissioned portrait artist for the annual San Fernando Valley Man of the Year award during the 1960’s. By the 1980’s Frances was commissioned to paint the portraits of dignitaries and leaders across the world, including First Lady Betty Ford for the White House; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which hangs in Her Majesties Private Collection; Nelle Reagan, mother of Ronald Reagan; and Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale in honor of her receipt of the National Woman of the Year award. Additionally, Frances’ suites of paintings of American Indians, Classical Nudes and studies from the Middle East have been featured in gallery shows across the United States.
Condition
- mild discoloration to image; light wear to image surface lower left; minor wear to frame; minor paint loss near figure.
Dimensions
- measures frame; image measures 17.5" W x 23.5" H.
Item #
18LAX094-064
