Watercolor and mixed media on paper. Newly reframed w non-glare museum glass.
Tino Costa (1891-1947) was an artist often referred to as “The Painter of Kings and Presidents.” Considered to be one of the finest portrait artists of the 20th century, he was commissioned to paint such world figures as King Christian of Denmark, King Constantine of Greece, and Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. Costa was also commissioned to paint legendary actors and actresses of the period including Sir Lawrence Oliver and Shirley Temple.
