A captivating mid-century oil portrait of a poised woman with auburn hair, titled “Jessica.” Signed A.R. Mitchell lower right and accompanied by the original 1954 Salmagundi Club Summer Exhibition label affixed to the reverse, listing the artist as Arthur R. Mitchell and the title Jessica.

The painting features a refined color palette of soft greens and neutrals, highlighting Mitchell’s confident brushwork and mastery of portraiture. The sitter, elegantly rendered with delicate modeling and expressive eyes, is further personalized by the inscription on the stretcher: “Portrait of Mrs. M.”

Housed in an ornate period gilt frame with light wear consistent with age. The back is additionally inscribed “A.R. Mitchell, Staatsburg, N.Y.”, confirming the artist’s location at the time of exhibition.

Condition: There are some losses of paint.

Provenance:

• Exhibited: Salmagundi Club Summer Exhibition, 1954

• From a private collection