The Playground by Richard Alan Schmid, Signed, Richard Schmid 1958

Richard Alan Schmid (American 1934-2021), “The Playground”, Signed, Dated Lower Left: Richard Schmid 1958; Artist and Painting Named On Partial Tag On The Reverse; Image 35.5 x 66.5 inches (90.17 cm x 168.91 cm), Framed 44 x 73 Inches ( 111.76 cm x 185.4 cm); Rare Early Anti-War Painting, Which Schmid Painted While In The Military At The Age Of Twenty One

Provenance: Evan Jones Estate, Los Angeles; Acquired by Don and Marion Jones in the late 1950’s/1960 from the artist. A signed and dated 1978 letter from Richard Schmid to the purchasers, Don and Marian Jones, as well as a signed note from the original owners, both detailing the painting, are included with the sale.