Artist: John Middleton Freeman. (Charlottesville, VA c. 1919-2000).
More about the artist read in our eponymous Blog Post.
Title: A Christmastime Happy Birthday at the Old Gaslight Charlottesville Va.
Signed: Middleton f; Titled: A Christmastime Happy Birthday to Somebody; Dated: Dec. 20, 1969; Annotated: At the Old Gaslight Court Stable Restaurant - Charlottesville, Va.
Dimensions: Sheet 9" x 11 1/2".
Date: 1969.
Materials and Techniques: ink and pen on heavy 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: A narrow strip of tape is glued around the edge. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Middleton Freeman Portfolio #35A.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: American School XX C.
Note:
- The Gaslight was a restaurant that was open in several locations across Charlottesville, VA in the mid-20th century. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez played there for change before becoming famous.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia.