An expressionist style oil on canvas painting depicting a portrait of a young man by Eleanor Burnette. Signed by the artist, titled and dated verso. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Eleanor Burnette, 1944 to 2020, Afro American female artist. After graduating from Chicago State University in 1976, the artist moved to Princeton where she studied under the guidance of Chaim Gross. Burnette experimented with different techniques and participated in numerous exhibitions including events at Virginia Lynch Gallery in Tiverton, Carrier Fine Art Festival, UFA Gallery, and others. Contemporary Mixed Media Paintings For Wall Decor, Fine Art For Collectors.