Robert Vonnoh

(American, 1858-1933)Portrait of Daisy Polk, the Soprano, 1930, signed lower right "Robert Vonnoh NA", also titled, inscribed and signed stretcher verso, signed lower right, "Daisy Polk Soprano/by Robert Vonnoh NA, painted at Pleasant Valley-Lyme Conn, 10/28/30", oil on canvas, 52 x 32 in. ; Newcomb-Macklin carved gilt wood frame, 57 x 36-1/2 in.ÿÿNote: Daisy Polk was a professional opera singer who moved to the Dallas, Texas area in 1922.ÿ She is well known in theÿDallas area todayÿbecause her former home is now a historic property and inn.[fine art wingard] - Provenance: Collection of Dr. Joseph T. and Gaile E. Wingard, Jacksonville, Florida
Condition Report: original tacking edge and stretchers, crackle, surface dirt layer, tiny area of paint loss canvas right; frame with wear and abrasions