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John Fenton
'Female Nude Figure Study, ' by John Fenton, Drawing on Paper

Late 20th Century

About the Item

This framed 23.5" x 19.5" drawing of a seated female nude depicts the figure in a frontal pose leaning forward with one leg raised and elbow placed on her kneecap. Her head rests in the crook of her arm while her gaze is cast downward. The drawing is with conte crayon on cream colored paper. The drawing is framed behind glass with a double mat in a black frame with a decorative edge. John Nathaniel Fenton (1929-1977) was a 20th century American painter/printmaker who studied at the Art Students League, New York, and at Atelier 17, Paris. He also studied under, and worked with, Federico Castellon and Samuel Adler. During his career Fenton had over a half-dozen one-man shows in New York City. He exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, Chicago Art Institute Annual, Butler Art Institute Annual, National Academy of Design, Audubon Artists, American Academy of Arts and Letters Annual; Wesleyan University, and Pennsylvania State University. His work is in the permanent collections of the Pennsylvania State University Museum, Suffolk Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, and others. In 1958 Fenton won awards from both the National Academy of Design and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Among his other honors are a Purchase Prize from the New School Graphics Annual and an Edition Purchase from Pratt Institute.
  • Creator:
    John Fenton (1912 - 1977, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Late 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FJF00011stDibs: LU1441210278762
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