Frances O'Farrell Oil Painting

Item Details

Masonite
Signed

An oil painting on masonite of a still life by artist Frances O’Farrell. This Impressionist style painting depicts a central arrangement of pomegranate and what appears to be grapes held in a white bowl, resting on blue draped cloth near a dark vessel containing a thin bouquet of flowers. To the lower right corner is a painted artist signature.

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

- moderate discoloration to image; noticeable wear to edges and corners.

Dimensions

- measures image and ground.

Item #

18LAX094-039