Francis Speight, American, 1896 to 1989, an oil painting on canvas depicting a countryside landscape view, 1956. Signed and dated, lower left. Framed. Francis Speight received numerous awards for his artwork including First and Second Altman Prize Landscape from the National Academy of Design, Gold Medal from the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and more. A contemporary realist, Francis Speight worked mainly on rural, suburban landscapes in and around Philadelphia and Bucks County. He painted directly from his source of inspiration, traveling to different mill towns and valleys to work on his landscapes. His paintings have been included in many exhibitions throughout the decades. His artwork has shown at The Art Institute of Chicago, Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Corcoran Gallery of Art, National Academy of Design, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Mill Community Association, Sketch Club, Philadelphia, Society of Washington Artists and the Philadelphia Art Alliance. Mid Century American Paintings And Art Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.