“Kirth I”

This piece, titled “Kirth I”, is by John Court and dates to 1990, reflecting a Realistic style. It is executed in Prints (24A (side) 24B (Back), showcasing the use of materials and technique. The dimensions and framing details are not specified, leaving its scale open to interpretation. The work is unsigned, and provenance records indicate that One of the four ‘portraits’ was purchased by the National Portrait Gallery in 1983, another is still held by L’Enfant Gallery. The National Portrait Gallery purchased their Goldwater portrait from a solo Court show in 1986 at L’Enfant Gallery. The L’Enfant Gallery catalog for this show features a Frank Getlein article.
After Courts triumphed with the commission of Barry Goldwater, Goldwater took court under his wing and suggested he move to Arizona where he had a house on the slopes on Camelback Mountain. This became a favorite painting venue for Court.. Works in the realistic tradition often emphasize technique and thematic expression, inviting viewers to engage with the subject and context. This summary is generated from catalog records and reviewed for accuracy in attribution, date, and materials.