Donald Roy Purdy Portrait Paintings
American, 1924-2016
Self-taught, Purdy was influenced by many artists, including the Barbizon School, French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, and American 19th Century Painters. No particular artistic influence was evident during his childhood. After high school, he enlisted in the army air force and entered Germany as a foot soldier with the 9th army. After the war, Purdy pursued a degree in Psychology, graduating in 1949 from the University of Connecticut and from Boston University with his Master’s in Psychology in 1950. While in Boston, Purdy worked in an art gallery, performing tasks such as framing pictures. It was here that he first became art-conscious and was surprised to learn that individuals actually chose art as a profession.
Purdy lived and painted most of his life in New England. He exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, including: The Britain Museum, Connecticut; The Butler Institute, Columbus, Ohio; Colby College, Maine; The University of Kansas; The Chrysler Collection; and Bernheim-Jeune Galleries, Paris. In addition, he has been honored with numerous awards including a Gold Medal from the Allied Artists. He was a teacher of painting at the Silvermine Academy of Art in Connecticut and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art.(Biography provided by Taylor Graham)
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Artist: Donald Roy Purdy
Abstract portrait with antique frame, 1950s/60s
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Washington, DC
Painting by Donald Purdy (1924 - 2016).
Oil on masonite
Measures 25"L x 23"W.
Work is behind glass and comes with exceptional antique frame.
Acquired from the Schoneman Gallery in NY...
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1960s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Portrait Paintings
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Idle Hour, Impressionist figurative Garden landscape
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Profile of a Young Girl, Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Profile of a Young Girl
Year: circa 1960
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 12 x 16 in. (30.48 x 40.64 cm)
Frame Size: 19....
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1960s Contemporary Donald Roy Purdy Portrait Paintings
Materials
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Blue Dress, Framed Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Blue Dress
Year: circa 1962
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.l.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm)
Frame Size: 38 x 32 inches
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1960s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Portrait Paintings
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Oil, Masonite
Lady in Red, Framed Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Lady in Red
Year: circa 1962
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 24 x 36 in. (60.96 x 91.44 cm)
Frame Size: 33 x 44 inches
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1960s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
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