Bidspirit auction | AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF

AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A GIRL OIL PAINTING - A striking, highly expressive mid-century original oil on panel portrait of a young Black girl. The unidentified artist utilized a bold, post-impressionist technique, applying thick layers of impasto pigment with a brush and palette knife. The subject's complexion is masterfully built using unblended, sculptural strokes of earth tones, vibrant oranges, and greens, giving the portrait immense depth and character. Marks: Unsigned (or signature illegible). The verso bears a vintage typed manufacturer's label with instructions for isolating the panel for direct oil painting. african american school, mid century portrait, impasto oil painting, wpa era style, black americana art. Dimensions Frame: 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. Image: 16 x 20 in. The measurements are approximate. Condition Good Condition. The heavy impasto oil surface is stable and well-adhered to the rigid panel, showing no signs of active flaking or severe craquelure. The verso retains a vintage art supply manufacturer's label. Housed in a vintage gilt wood frame exhibiting moderate edge wear, chipping, and separation at the miters.