Francis J. Quirk was a notable artist from Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Maine, recognized for his prestigious awards and exhibitions at various art institutions. The document features a slideshow of his pastels, including unfinished works and studies, aimed at reviving interest in his artistry. For additional information and image contributions, readers are directed to a dedicated blog.

1. The Pastels of Francis J. Quirk
Francis Quirk was a nationally renowned artist who
worked out of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Maine. He
won prestigious fellowships through the Louis Comfort
Tiffany and Ossabaw Island Foundations. The RISD
graduate exhibited and won prizes at the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts, Provincetown Art Association,
Providence Art Club and the Old Orchard Art
Association. His works are in the Collections of the
National Portrait Gallery and other Museums, University
Collections and many private collectors.

2. Introduction
In seeking to bring this lost master back into the light, I have
begun building an image library of his work. This slideshow
contains just the pastels that I have been able to find as of
February 2017. It includes many unfinished works and studies
that were sold as part of an estate sale in September 2016.
These were included as they can provide insights as to his
working methods. Where possible I have included some
additional commentary to provide basic information. To learn
more visit the blog about him at
http://francisquirk.blogspot.com/
If you have images to share, please contact me at
andrewtjay@outlook.com.

3. Francis J. Quirk at Work at Lehigh
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4. Francis J. Quirk- Self Portrait

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