Longing for Ethel

$100.00

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A quiet scene reflecting memory, family, and the passage of time.

This figurative oil painting portrays a group of women gathered beside an elderly figure seated in a rocking chair, set against the landscape of the rural American South.

Description

• Archival giclée fine art print
• Printed on museum-quality paper
• Signed by the artist
• 14″ x 18″ image size
• Half inch border (16″ x 20″ paper size)
I referenced an old black and white family photograph from my wife’s collection as source material for this one. I suspect it was taken in the vicinity of Marksville, LA back in the early 1940’s. The melancholy nature of the rural image captured me immediately. I didn’t realize for the longest time that Cajun country extended that far north, but these were undoubtedly some French speaking ladies. Who is Ethel? Why are they longing for her? Where has she gone and why are they outdoors? And what of the old Ford Model B pick-up? I could answer these questions for you, but I’ve chosen to let the mystery be…
• Ships within 5–7 days
• Carefully packaged in protective tube
• Flat rate shipping within the United States

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