Clark Hulings (1922-2011)
The Washerwoman, 2006
oil on canvas
16 x 20 inches
22.5 x 26.5 inches (frame)
signed lower left: Hulings 2006
verso: label, Morris & Whiteside Galleries, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Clark Hulings, celebrated for his serene compositions, embodies the essence of American painting. Raised in Spain, Hulings' childhood there profoundly influenced his choice of subjects—rural landscapes, markets, and everyday scenes across Europe, Egypt, Morocco, Mexico, and the American Southwest. Trained under Sigismund Ivanowski and George Bridgmond at the Art Students League, New York, he honed his skills in still-life and portraiture. After a fruitful career in illustration, Hulings settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Recognized with the Prix de West in 1973 and multiple medals from the National Academy of Western Art, in 1976 he was given a one-person show at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and was presented with the Hall's Trustees' Gold Medal for his distinguished contribution to art in the U.S.

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, there is no evidence of restoration or inpainting.