SHIRLEY GITTELSOHN Signed DOG and CACTUS Pottery Still Life Acrylic Painting
Shirley Gittelsohn, (American, 1925-2015), framed acrylic painting, possibly titled 'Dog and Cactus' showing pottery pieces, one with a toad or dog-like resemblance with a backdrop of cacti, aligning with her known artistic style and subject matter, which included "not-so-still life, exuberant plant life, huge landscapes, or excesses of one sort or another.
Signed and dated 1998 at lower left.
Frame measures 24" x 18". Painting measures 20" x 14"
Shirley Gittelsohn (1925-2015) was an American artist, primarily known for her vibrant oil and acrylic paintings, including landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. She was particularly renowned for her depictions of the Oregon coast, especially Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. Her work has been featured in various galleries and institutions, including the Fountain Gallery in Portland and Reed College. Several sources, including auction results and art archives, confirm the existence and sale of her paintings, indicating her established presence in the art world.
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