$60
Joan Kerry (American, 1929-1996) oil pastel on board depicting an interior scene featuring a book shelf & a shadow of a figure on a stairwell. Signed "Joan Kerry" to the lower right hand corner. Board measures 24" in height with 20" in width. All measurements are approximate. In overall good condition consistent with age. Joan Kerry (American, 1929-1996) was born in London but grew up in the Seattle area, attended Washington State University, and graduated from the Museum School at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1958. Kerry also studied in Tuscany and Sicily. She lived in the Gloucester, Massachusetts area with her companion and artist colleague, Giovanni Aceto. Kerry was an expert in the ancient medium of egg tempera, and developed innovative techniques for oil pastels which were described by Gloucester artist Charles Movalli in a July, 1984 article in American Artist.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2017-05-20
