Ozz França Modernist Oil Painting "Women in Church," 1966

Ozz França (Brazilian-American, 1928 – 1991)
Women in Church, 1966
Oil painting on canvas
Signed and dated to the lower right
Raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Modern artist Ozz Franca showed his artistic talent at an early age, and had his first solo exhibition at age eighteen. Although he painted a variety of subjects including seascapes, cityscapes, nudes, florals, and children, he is best known for his paintings of Native American women. After studying at the Fine Arts School in Sâo Paulo, he received a scholarship to study in the United States at the University of Utah. Franca then moved to Hollywood where he worked as a cartoon illustrator for Walt Disney. Some of his major projects include illustrations for Lady and the Tramp and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Many of Franca’s fine art paintings feature abstract geometric shapes and form, muted colors, and floating imagery that evokes a sense of mystery and ethereal qualities. Numerous politicians and celebrities have collected his work including Nelson Rockefeller, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Sammy Davis, Jr. among many others. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless the shipping option is selected, the winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition
- flaking and loss to paint towards the lower right edge of the painting; light craquelure, scuffing, toning, and accretions to paint; discoloration, minor fraying, loose debris, and possible water damage to linen spacers of frame; minor chipping and small gap between the bars to the upper left corner of frame; light abrasions, scratching, scuffing, and discoloration to frame.

Dimensions
56.0" W x 32.0" H x 2.0" D
- measurements of frame; sight measures 47.5" W x 23.5" H.