Discovered in the USA: Peter Brannan - "The Old Mill House"
Typed inscription on the back of the painting
Can You Help Identify this Painting?
By Susan Ryan
Inscription on a paper attached to the back of a painting found in a resale shop in Oak Park, Illinois:"The Old Mill House, Attributed to Peter Brannan.
Brannan is a 20th century English painter who is thought to still be living. He was born in 1926 and had a distinguished career in art, and was elected to the Society of British Artists. He is listed in Water's Dictionary which does not state whether he was still living at the time of publication (about five years ago). The old frame for this painting bore an inscription stating that he was the painter. 23 1/2 x 17. In a new frame." The painting is oil on royal board.
Editor's Note: Susan Ryan lives in Chicago and is interested in finding out as much as possible about this painting.
Is it definitely by Peter Brannan?
Is there any trace of it being exhibited or sold in the UK?
Where is 'The Old Mill House' depicted in the painting?
How did the painting work its way over to the USA?
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