Artist: John Middleton Freeman. (Charlottesville, VA c. 1919-2000).
More about the artist read in our eponymous Blog Post.
Title: French Ice Cream.
Unsigned.
Dimensions: 18 3/4" x 23 3/4".
Date: XX C.
Materials and Techniques: Pen and Ink drawing on wove 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: Multiple spots of white correction fluid, folds, tears. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: American School XX C.
Note:
Use of correction fluid is consistent with Freeman’s documented practice.
The handwriting of “French Ice Cream” is consistent in character, letter formation, and rhythm with Freeman’s handwriting as seen on signed and dated sheets.
This work is identical to Freeman’s signed works in our collection, shares the same provenance, and is part of Freeman’s own portfolio.