<i>Five Angels</i> <br>1953 Oil <br><br>#C4310

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Diana Ferlini Entitled Five Angels, this 1953 oil on canvas scene with nuns and crosses is by Mid Century Surrealist, Diana Ferlini Duncan (1911-1983). Born in Switzerland of Itali an parents she immigrated to the US as a child, later moving to Hollywood where she began a serious pursuit of painting as an adult. Like many of the female Surrealists post WWII, Ferlini’s themes include: a feminine perspective on the Nuclear Family; the isolation of the new American home; the objectification of the female body; and left-leaning points of view on war, immigration and social issues. 1953 Oil on Canvas 30.75"x24.5" framed, 26"x20" unframed Signed lower right. Framed in a contemporary wood frame with carved walnut detail and black finish. Excellent vintage condition. Show more