Oil on Canvas Portrait of Evelyn Ames
Description: A large oil on canvas of Evelyn Ames by the artist, G.B.Troccoli. The painting depicts Evely11 in a three-quarter length pose with folded hands. Evelyn Ames was the daughter of Blanche and Oakes Ames. She graduated from Smith College in 1932. ln 1964, she co-founded the Planned Parenthood Association of Nashville. The artwork is signed lower right, copy G.B.Troccoli. This may represent the copy of another painting done by Troccoli or a copy of another artist's work. The frame is ornately carved and gilded. It may be contemporary. The painting measures about 32" x 40." Condition: The painting was not removed from the wall nor examined from the rear. It appears that the painting has had contemporary restoration done including perhaps, and not limited to a surface varnish being applied. This makes old repairs difficult to see.
Artist Biography: Givoanni Banista Troccoli was born in Lauropoli, Italy in 1882. He studied at the Academie Julien in Paris and in Boston. He was a member of the Copley Society. Wealthy patrons often hired portrait artists from the Copley Society to render their portraits.
This painting is out on loan from the Easton Historical Society and Museum.
