Politicians Pennsylvania Naive Folk Art, 1950’s Naive Folk art 14 x 22 inch – by Justin McCarthy

Description

For sale is one of 4 original artworks by the Pennsylvania Naive Folk art Artist Justin McCarthy (1891 – 1977)]

Provenance: Pennsylvania Artist Sterling Strauser personal collection: Acquired directly from the Artist. Freeman’s Auction of the Sterling Strauser Estate.

The artwork in this sale features a classic example of Justin McCarthy‘s work. In this example he depicts a mixed media artwork featuring a group figural characters that he labels Politicians who are surrounded by various other figures identified as , Policemen, Beggars, Minister. Sea Captain, Doctor, Canvasser….etc.

Signed on right by the artist.

Framed under glass.

Condition: Good for age. Water stain on signature area. Some paper loss on right side. See all pics.

Measurements:

Framed – 20 1/2” x 30 1/2”

Artwork – 14” x 22”

Justin McCarthy (1891 – 1977)

Born in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, he produced hundreds of drawings and paintings in asymmetrical composition, exaggerated drawing and unnatural colors. His subjects ranged from American history — Washington crossing the Delaware– to abstract to still life and figure. His early life was plagued with sadness that included the death of his father and brother and flunking out of the University of Pennsylvania law school. From 1915 to 1920, he was in a mental institution and began to paint. From then on he lived and painted at the family home in Weatherly. He was discovered in 1960 by artist Sterling Strausser.