“Hidden Comfort”

Original oil on board painting of a beautiful young woman in a lush outdoor setting. Signed lower left and date “91”. Also signed lower right. Gallery label with title verso. Condition is excellent. Titled “Hidden Comfort” the lavender series. The painting is housed in a beautiful gold leaf custom gallery frame in fine condition. Overall framed measurements are 23 by 26.75 inches. Provenance: Berman Gallery, Nyack, New York label verso.

Donald Purdy (American, Connecticut 1924-2016)
Donald Purdy was a self-taught artist whose varied body of works was influenced by many artistic movements and genres including French Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and the Barbizon School. In 1949, he earned a degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut followed by a master’s degree from Boston University in 1950. During his time in Boston, he got a job with an art gallery where he learned how to frame artwork. It was at the gallery where he would develop an appreciation for art and realize that a career in painting was a viable option. His canvases are characterized by bold colors and lush, expressive brushwork. He has exhibited extensively worldwide and was honored with numerous awards including a Gold Medal from the Allied Artists.