Oil on Masonite, signed at lower right, circa 1984, framed.

SS 26.5 x 23.5 in.; DOA 30.25 x 27 in.

Kentucky born, John Leland Atwood begin his career in aviation as Chief of Advanced Design for the Douglas Company. In 1934 he became the Vice President and Chief Engineer at North American Aviation, Inc., rising to President and Chief Executive Officer by his retirement in 1970.

This portrait dates to the year of Atwood's enshrinement to the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Dubbed the "Dean of Aerospace," Atwood's career "spanned the ear from after the flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic to the fantastic voyages of Man into space." (www.nationalaviation.org)

In this portrait, a B-25 Mitchell flies above Atwood's head.

Some light markings to background.

$400 - 800