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Myrtle Cureton
Mid Century Portrait of the Artist

c.1957

About the Item

Mid-century self-portrait by California artist Myrtle Cureton (American, 1909-2000). Signed "Myrtle Cureton" lower left. Artist's Santa Cruz Art League credentials attached on verso. Unframed. Image size: 17.75"H x 14.25"W. Myrtle Cureton was active/lived in Santa Cruz, California and is known for painting. She was a member of the Santa Cruz Art League as of 1957. Donated a painting to be used as a prize at the Fourth Annual Beaux Arts Ball, sponsored by the Santa Cruz Art League, per Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 14, 1956, page 14. Exhibited “Filtered Sunlight” in the Santa Cruz Art League’s November 1955 art exhibited, per Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 13, 1955, page 5.
  • Creator:
    Myrtle Cureton
  • Creation Year:
    c.1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Restoration to 2 inch rub, upper left corner. Restoration to 1 inch drip, upper right corner.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-46241stDibs: LU5427617712

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