Entitled Soldiers 7-Fold, this 1953 oil on canvas scene is by Mid Century Surrealist, Diana Ferlini Duncan (1911-1983). Born in Switzerland of Italian parents she immigrated to the US as a child, later moving to Hollywood where she began a serious pursuit of painting as an adult. Like many of the female Surrealists post WWII, Ferlini’s themes include: a feminine perspective on the Nuclear Family; the isolation of the new American home; the objectification of the female body; and left-leaning points of view on war, immigration and social issues.
September 1953 Oil on Canvas 14"x18" framed, 11"x14" unframed
Framed in a restored vintage wood frame with an umber center and black finish. Frame has been cut down to fit the piece. Good vintage condition with some craquelure throughout.