Robert Barnard (English-American, 1922- 2010), Double Knocker Norton, Chapel Hill

Acrylic and graphite on linen, 1976, signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso stretcher, retaining label to verso, framed.

Stretcher size 53 1/2 x 74 in.

Born in Northampton, England, Robert Barnard emigrated to the United States in 1958 and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he earned a master’s degree and became a professor at the university, remaining until his retirement in 1989. Barnard taught courses in painting, ceramics, and art education, and served as director of the art education program. He became the president of the North Carolina Art Education Association, championing art in everyday life while producing large and expressive paintings.

Good estate condition, light grim, minor frame abrasions.