Item #29 Floral Pastel Drawing of Rose by Bernard Lennon, Framed 8.5"x10"

Bernard Lennon (American, 1914–1992)
Floral composition with rose, mid-to-late 20th century
Pastel on paper
Signed to lower right

Bernard Lennon was a distinguished American landscape painter celebrated for his mastery of light and his lifelong commitment to the en plein air tradition. His work is defined by a sophisticated use of color and a structural integrity that captured the quiet, enduring beauty of the New England countryside. Lennon’s paintings often evoke a serene, contemplative atmosphere, rendered with confident and expressive brushwork. Throughout his career, Lennon was more than a practitioner; he was a foundational mentor who established an informal artistic community in Gaylordsville, Connecticut, deeply influencing a generation of regional artists through his rigorous technical standards and artistic philosophy.

8.5"x10"