Framed Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady by Robert Martin

Robert Martin (1918-1999)

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Martin was raised by his grandmother who, having grown up in the Victorian Era, was responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. He studied painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist. 

The painting features a woman wearing a green dress against a rich moody background, with the artist highlighting her features through strong contrast in lighting.

Overall Size: 28" x 28" 

Condition: Fair condition, as found. Small rips and holes in middle left and bottom portions of canvas. See photos.