Thornton Utz

(American, 1914-1999)

Portrait of a lady in woven palm frond hat with courtiers.  Likely a Bahamian scene painted for a friend of the artist.  From the estate of the subject. 

Gouache on board, mid 20th Century

Sight: 19 by 23 inches

Frame: 27 by 32 inches

Losses to paint around head of topmost gentleman.

A member of the Ringling School of Art Board of Directors, Utz began his artistic career as a teacher, then continued as an illustrator and commercial artist for companies such as Saturday Evening Post, Coca-Cola, and General Electric, eventually focusing primarily on fine art portraits and sculpture.