Name/Title
Jars and KnivesEntry/Object ID
2025.35.23Description
Unframed color lithograph of an aqua-colored Ball Mason jar, a blue food jar, three pocket knives and a piece of whittling wood and shavings. The print is signed by C. Don Ensor and includes a handwritten dedication "Best Wishes to Nell & J.T. Vaughn, C. Don Ensor." Along the bottom edge, the print includes the text "Plate IV", "© Donart Collector's Items 1970 Limited Prints" and "Printed by V.G. Reed & Sons, Louisville, Ky."Context
An example of an art print produced for collectors.Collection
ExtrinsicCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2025.35Source or Donor
Wisniewski, ScottMade/Created
Artist
Ensor, Charles Don 1927-1998Date made
1970Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
lower right edgeLocation
Drawer
AC flat file 1Room
Art Conservation RoomGeneral Notes
Note
Mr. Ensor was a painter of limited Edition Prints.
Don's art works are a result of many years of detailed pencil and pastel drawing. Since 1961, he has devoted all his efforts to painting with oils, perfecting a technique that enables him to obtain exacting detail of the subjects he selects. His ability is a natural talent. Having had no extensive art training, he has developed his talent first as a hobby and now as a profession.
He was employed by an automotive manufacturer for 8 years, after which he became manager of one of the oldest retail bakery operations in Louisville. Don continued in the bakery business for 15 years, the last three of which were combined with his limited edition print business. In August. 1972, he and his wife Genny made the decision to devote full-time to art.
Don was born in Red Boling Springs, Tenn. At the age of 2, his family moved to Louisville. He and Genny have two children, Donna and Mark.
His profession now is art... his hobby is art... and his love for his work is reflected in every painting. He is past president of the Kentucky Heritage Artist.
(Text is from the 'Hancock 29' booklet edited by Robert A. Powell 1979)
Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218029537/charles_don-ensorCreate Date
September 18, 2025Update Date
September 18, 2025