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Ben L. Summerford

Jan 29–Mar 16
Born in Alabama in 1924, Professor Emeritus Ben Summerford has been a major influence on Washington art for over 50 years as an artist, teacher, and cofounder of the Jefferson Place Gallery. Summerford remains well-known for his still-lifes, landscapes, and interiors of exquisite color and sensitivity.
Ben L. Summerford, Basket of Oranges
Ben L. Summerford
Basket of Oranges, 2007. 40 x 36 in.
Collection of Paul and Lisa Welch.
Ben L. Summerford, Pink Drapery
Ben L. Summerford
Pink Drapery, 1985. 24 x 30 in.
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Hildebrand.
Ben L. Summerford, Vase with Dried Flowers
Ben L. Summerford
Vase with Dried Flowers, 1963. 20 x 16 in.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bruce.
Watkins Collection, American University Museum.
Ben L. Summerford, The Red Napkin
Ben L. Summerford
The Red Napkin, 1992. 20 x 24 in.
Collection of John Shank and Joseph Matthews.
Ben L. Summerford, View of Amsterdam
Ben L. Summerford
View of Amsterdam, 1992. 32 x 24 in.
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Caldwell.
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