Edward Leonard, Signed, Woman Reading Oil Painting, Mid-20th Century

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Keywords: American Artist, Florida Painter, New York Artist, Mid-20th Century Art, Oil on Canvas, Figurative Painting, Woman Reading, American Realism, Modern American Art Edward Leonard (Florida, New York, 1901–1968) oil on canvas painting depicting a woman reading. Initialed verso. Mid-20th century. From the estate of Dr. John Schaeffer, Orlando, Florida NO RESERVE. Active in both New York and Florida, Edward Leonard was known for his depictions of American life, coastal views, and quiet rural scenes. Working in the mid-20th century, his style blends realism with subtle modernist influences. Leonard's works capture atmosphere and light with sensitivity, reflecting the regional character of the American landscape and its people.