Vintage "New England Days" Framed Oil on Canvas Painting by Robert Franke

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"New England Days" oil painting on canvas. An original by noted American artist Robert Franke (1928-1985). Signed lower left. In … Read more "New England Days" oil painting on canvas. 
An original by noted American artist Robert Franke (1928-1985). Signed lower left. In a wide gold leaf frame. The framed piece measures 22.25" L x 2" D x 19.5" H. The canvas is 14"L x 11"H. In great vintage condition with light wear to the frame.



Robert Franke was born Rye New York in 1928, and in 1937 began painting in oils using the paintbox that once belonged to his grandfather. Like most primitive artists he was self taught. He worked in New York extensively in theatrical set design and trained in interior design. He moved to for Key West in 1970. Being a history buff he felt Key West was much like New England, "a living historical place". He described himself as a "romantic primitive painter" less See less