This late 20th century ink on paper figure drawing is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, the Parsons School of Design in NYC, and received his DFA from Blackburn College. He founded the art program of the Monterey Peninsula College and taught at Laney College in Oakland. He also served as the president of the Carmel Art Association where he showed his work his entire life.
Late 20th Century Ink on Paper 18.5"x15.5" framed, 9"x6" unframed
Estate stamped lower right. Excellent vintage condition. Framed floating in a restored antique wood frame with ornate detail carvings and black finish using archival matting and spacers behind conservation clear glass.