Lost
Original 16x20 painting, teal/rust, signed
Akron / Canton
Lost
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
I lost my original 16x20 painting on canvas yesterday around 3pm. It's a hand-painted piece in teal, cream, and rust, framed in a black wooden frame about 1 inch wide, and signed on the lower right. There’s a tiny scratch on the upper left corner and a faint blue fingerprint on the back. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it’s sentimental to me; last seen near the Akron Art Museum by Lock 3 Park on Market Street. If you’ve seen it, please reach out—thank you.
Approximate last-seen location
Akron / Canton
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