English has yet to come up with a satisfactory single word meaning quite the same thing as what the Romans called “gravitas.” John Court knows it when he sees it and knows how to translate it into the painted image of the living person.
“Anible Barbosa,” 2010, oil on canvas, 18” x 14” (46 x 36 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Conceica Barbosa,” 2010, oil on canvas, 18” x 14” (46 x 36 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Antonio Barbosa,” 2003, oil on canvas, 24” x 18” (61 x 46 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Abel Carreiro,” 1997, oil on canvas, approx. 44” x 32” (112 x 81 cm). Collection of João Pedro Carreiro.
“Brooke Adams,” 1984, oil on canvas, 36” x 24” (91 x 61 cm). Artist’s collection.
“David Kilpatrick,” 1982, oil on canvas, approx. 36” x 18” (91 x 46 cm). Collection of David Kilpatrick?
“Sarah Rohrbach,” 1982, oil on canvas, 21” x 27” (91 x 46 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Helen Glenn Court,” 1984, oil on canvas, 31” x 21” (79 x 53 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Mary Price Rathrie and Her Poodle,” c. 1982, oil on canvas, approx. 48” x 24” (122 x 61 cm). Collection of the Rathrie Family.
“Mary Wick,” c. 1984, oil on canvas, approx. 48” x 24” (122 x 61 cm). Collection of John and Mary Wick.
“Carol Coakley,” c. 1985, oil on canvas, approx. 30” x 24” (76 x 61 cm). Collection of Carol Coakley.
“Mary Price Wick,” c. 1985, oil on canvas, approx. 30” x 24” (76 x 61 cm). Collection of Mary Price Wick?
“Daughter of Mimi Geer,” c. 1985, oil on canvas, approx. 40” x 24” (102 x 61 cm). Owned by the Subject?
“Renee Dupont Harrison,” 1984, oil on canvas, 24” x 18” (61 x 46 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Ayesha Court,” 2004, oil on canvas, approx. 48” x 24” (122 x 61 cm). Collection of Randolph and Ayesha Court.
“Madame X Homage,” 1995, oil on canvas, 28.5” x 18” (72 x 46 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Mimi in Gray and Black,” 1982, oil on canvas, 36” x 18” (91 x 46 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Mrs. William Carneal,” 1987, oil on canvas, approx. 30” x 18” (76 x 46 cm). Collection of the Carneal Family.
“Daniel Samaniego,” 1982, oil on canvas, approx. 48” x 24” (122 x 61 cm). Collection of the Samaniego Family?
“Senator Barry Goldwater,” 1983, oil on canvas, 20” x 27” (51 x 67 cm). Artist’s collection.
“Self-Portrait of the Artist and His Wife with Their Beloveds,” 2002, oil on canvas, 51” x 33” (130 x 83cm). Artist’s collection.
“Senator Barry Goldwater,” 1983, oil on canvas, 20” x 27” (51 x 67 cm). Smithsonian Institution, National Portrait Gallery.
“The Twins,” c. 1992, oil on canvas, 70” x 50” (178 x 127 cm). Collection of Jane & John St. John, Lake Arrowhead, CA.
“EGC,” 1993, oil on canvas, 45” x 33” (114 x 84 cm), Collection of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Court, San Diego, Calif.
“RHC,” 1974, oil on canvas, 44” x 34” (112 x 86 cm), Collection of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Court, San Diego, Calif.
“Sarah Rohrbach, Age 4,” c. 1993, oil on canvas, 45" x 30" (114 x 76 cm). Collection of Sally Rohrbach.
“Alexandra Boisclaire,” 1980s, oil on canvas, approx. 48” x 30” (122 x 76 cm). Collection of Linda Boisclaire.
“WW,” 1982, oil on canvas, 44” x 22” (112 x 56 cm). Artist’s collection.
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