Oil on panel, signed and dated 1982 at lower left, framed.

Frame dimensions 53 1/2 x 41 in.

Stephen White is an acclaimed artist living and practicing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is known for his textured paintings with gilt highlights that are inspired by ancient Byzantine techniques and Asian influences. White’s favorite model, a woman named Marian, has been the muse for the stylized female figures often depicted in White’s work throughout his career.

Small scratch with associated paint loss in upper left quadrant.