Vintage Portrait of a Lady

Helene Gullota (1892-1980)

Aqua Painting of a Woman, 1969, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, signed by Helene Gullotta

"Debbie pointed out the art instructor, Helene Gullotta, who was busy setting up an easel for a bearded young man. 'She’s been retired for 10 years after having taught art for years in the public schools. She has been at Forest teaching classes ever since she retired,' Debbie explained.” Elk Grove Herald, Sept. 1970

Size: 9" x 12 1/16" 

Hand-painted portrait on a "Grumbacher Genuine Canvas Panel." 

No frame

It looks like she may have signed & dated this portrait with an ink pen. 

Impressionist style

This painting would make a wonderful addition to a fun Mid-Century Gallery Wall

"As an artist, and daughter of an R.N., I'm wondering if I see evidence of an initial attempt to paint the nurse in her cap. Behind her dark locks, there are glimpses of white." Julie M., The Little Red Shop

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