Signed and inscribed lower left: Edward Dufner N.A.

Owen Gallery, New York; Acquired by the present owner from the above.

Edward Dufner (American, 1871-1957) Woman on a Veranda Oil on canvas 25 x 30-1/4 inches (63.5 x 76.8 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: Edward Dufner N.A. Property from the Collection of a Distinguished Academic Woman PROVENANCE: Owen Gallery, New York; Acquired by the present owner from the above. "Edward Dufner's paintings uniquely capture the serene and contemplative nature of women in leisure settings, portraying them with a luminous palette and a gentle, yet expressive brushwork. His works celebrate the quiet dignity and relaxed elegance of his subjects, often set against the tranquil backdrop of idyllic landscapes." - M.L. Brown, "Edward Dufner: The Elegance of Leisure," Journal of American Art and Leisure, 2012, p. 112 HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Unlined canvas. Small 4 inch patch to the canvas in the upper right corner, with accompanying inpaint. Faint stretcher bar lines visible. Framed Dimensions 33.5 X 39 Inches