Artist: John Middleton Freeman. (Charlottesville, VA c. 1919-2000). More about the artist read in our eponymous Blog Post.
Title: Portrait of Laurie.
Signed twice: with monogram JMF below and J. Middleton Freeman above the image; Titled Laurie at Tj's Dated April 1st, 1979. Annotated: from Hawaii "ARMY BRAT". Inscribed: Charlottesville, VA l.r., and more inscription to the upper edge including "by J. Middleton Freeman" & "de Centreville."
Dimensions: 11" x 8 1/2".
Date: 1979.
Materials and Techniques: ink and pen on paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Middleton Freeman Portfolio #35X.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: American School XX C.
Notes:
- TJ's is a Tavern in Charlottesville VA.
- A military brat is a child of a parent who is currently or formerly serving full-time in the United States Armed Forces.
-Tales of Jean de Centreville; Author, John Middleton Freeman; Publisher, John M. Freeman, 1985.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia.