Vintage Leon Franks Fruits Goblet Jug Painting

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Description: Item & Subject-Matter: STUNNING Vintage ca. 1930s-1960s Leon Franks Still Life Painting, in SCRUMPTIOUSLY PARFAIT-colored and VIVIDLY COLORFUL hues of Amethyst Purple, Magenta, Maroon Red, Cherry Red, Pastel Yellow, Golden Yellow, Amber, Teal Green, Seafoam Green, Burnt Orange, Khaki Green, Olive Green, Chocolate Brown, Snowy White, Off-White, Cream, and Jet Black ***Imagery depicted is that of a Table-Top Still Life Display consisting of: an oversized Pitcher Ewer; a Champagne Water Glass Goblet; and an array assortment of Fruit (an Orange Tangerine; an Apple; either a Pear or Yellow Apple; and Grapes) Artist: Leon Franks (1914-1970); Lived/Active - California; Born - Edmonton, Canada; Known for: Landscape, Still Life, Figure ***EXCERPTED RESEARCH INFO: “Leon Franks (1914-1970) was born in Edmonton, Canada on April 28, 1914. He studied art in Paris at Academie Julian and Grande Chaumiere. He studied in Los Angeles at the Chouinard Art Institute and the Los Angeles Art Center. He studied privately with Nicolai Fechin, Will Foster, and F. Tolles Chamberlain. He did portraits and decorations for Vancouver theaters before settling in Los Angeles about 1936. There he further studied with Fechin, Chamberlin, Will Foster, at Chouinard's and the Art Center while doing titles and designing for the movie industry. He taught art for Los Angeles City Parks & Recreation (1949), Los Angeles Businessmen's Art Club (1955-56), and Laguna Beach Art & Design School (1962-65). He was the private teacher of several artists, including Vernon Kerr. His work includes portraits and still lifes. He was the author of several "How to Paint" books: How to Do Still Life in 1952; Clowns and Characters in 1960; and Leon Franks on Techniques, 1964, all published by Walter Foster.” Format: Painting Age Period: Vintage - ca. 1930s-1960s Size/Measurements: Frame - ; Print - 16 1/8'W x 12 1/8"H Condition: Painting - EXCELLENT, remaining VIVIDLY COLORFUL; Frame - EXCELLENT

Status: For Sale	Reference#: Leon_Franks_Still_Life_Painting
Condition: Excellent	Year: ca 1930s-1960s
Maker: Artist - Leon Franks

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