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Hope Tepley"The Hurdy Gurdy Man", Colorful Figurative Abstract Street Performer Watercolor 1976
1976
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Brightly colored watercolor of a 1970's California street performer, done in a colorful, expressive slap-dash style, by Hope Tepley (American, 1919-2010). Signed "Tepley" in the lower right corner. Titled "The Hurdy Gurdy Man", signed, and dated 1976 on verso. Original backing paper with artist info has been preserved. Presented in a new tan mat. Image size: 5.5"H x 7.38"W
Hope (Mercer) Tepley (American, 1919-2010) was born in Glendale, Wyoming. She married Marvin L. E. Tepley in 1942. They moved to Redwood City about 1973, and later to Pacific Grove in 1986. Tepley's art was shown in the 1977 San Carlos Art Exhibit.
- Creator:Hope Tepley (1919 - 2010)
- Creation Year:1976
- Dimensions:Height: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
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- Condition:Some tonal ageing at edges of piece.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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