American School Pastel Self Portrait of May St. John, 20th Century Framed Portrait Drawing

Expressive and intimate 20th century American School self portrait of artist May St. John, rendered in soft pastel on paper. The composition captures the sitter with remarkable warmth and personality, featuring delicate tonal transitions, confident brushlike pastel strokes, and a gentle palette of blues, creams, and warm earth tones. The artist’s direct gaze and relaxed posture lend the work an understated modern sensibility while retaining the charm of traditional portraiture.

Presented in a substantial giltwood frame with linen matting, this large-scale portrait makes a striking decorative statement while also offering collector appeal as a signed self portrait study. A wonderful example of mid-century American pastel portraiture with an authentic, personal quality.

Pastel on paper
Sight size: 22.5" H x 18" W
Framed 30.5" x 26
Framed dimensions approximate: larger with frame