Stephen White (NC), A Couple at the Fair Grounds

Oil on panel, 1979, signed and dated at lower left, framed.

Panel 24 x 31 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 25 x 32 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Ralph L. Townes, Raleigh, North Carolina

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 at lower right corner, minor frame abrasions.