Original Portrait Painting of Black Woman by Liz Smith, 1974

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When I walked into a bedroom on the second day of a Virginia estate sale, I saw this painting. As … more When I walked into a bedroom on the second day of a Virginia estate sale, I saw this painting. As a lover of portraits — their history, the details, the backstory of the person — I just couldn't get this woman out of my mind. She's beautiful, and her image just drew me in.

I felt sad for her that she was still there after a day of sales, but I also felt honored that I was able to be the one to bring her home. I ended up purchasing several student drawings from the artist Liz Smith, whom I know nothing about, except that she drew and painted in the early '70s and that her work greatly improved over time.

This painting is either oil or acrylic (forgive my ignorance) on canvas that has been stretched over a wooden frame. The frame itself is also simple, thin wood, allowing the beauty of this stunning woman to shine. The artist signature is coupled with the date of 1974. less