c. 1935 William Hugh Ferguson WPA Era Surrealist Portrait of Androgynous Figure

This listing is for the exceptional, museum-quality portrait by William Hugh Ferguson (American, 1905-1985) pictured above.This incredibly unusual portrait circa 1935 depicts an unidentified, androgynous sitter with a massive facial scar. Behind the figure is a surrealist background with numerous symbolic images, nude figures, architectural elements, and a landscape. Ferguson appears to combine two major styles of the period, including American regionalism and European surrealism. This is one of the artists finest works, which are nearly impossible to find outside of institutional collections.The work is an oil on canvas and is signed “William H. Ferguson” in the lower left/center.Provenance: The painting has been owned by family friends of the artist for several decades. This is the first time the work is being offered to the public.Size: The painting measures 28 inches tall by 22 inches wide. It is framed, measuring 34 inches tall by 28 inches wide in total.Condition: Very good condi