Artist: Ruth Bellitto (American, 1922–1997)
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions:
36.5 in. h. x 28.5 in. w., canvas
45 in. h. x 37 in. w., size as framed
Description:
B.S. Degree in Studio Art from Kent State University
Studied painting under:
Elmer Novotny – Kent State University
Carl Gartner – Cleveland Institute of Art
Louis Bosa – Cleveland Institute of Art
Ms. Bellitto had an extensive exhibition history from 1945 through the 1970’s including the Cleveland Museum of Art’s May Show, Akron Art Institute, Butler Institute of American Art to name a few.
Condition:
some surface mildew at left to left of geranium pot. Some surface mildew in lower right corner. Cracquelure to left of neck of subject.