Dittley, Lee (American/Pittsburgh, 1896-1988), South Side Church, 1982, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 22 x 28 inches, in a wood frame 27 x 32 inches. Dittley was a self-described Primitive painter who lived exclusively in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh. A 1955 Pittsburgh Press reviewer wrote that his paintings contained 'all the forcefulness of a Grandma Moses primitive and refreshing simplicity of a canvas by John Kane.' He created idealized visions of a neighborhood devoid of soot, trash and disinvestment. His skies were blue and the buildings were freshly and brightly painted. An under-appreciated Pittsburgh folk artist, his paintings rarely appear for sale. In good condition, apart from an overall layer of surface grime, plus some brownish discoloration in the upper right corner. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .