Dewitt Drake [Canadian, 1884-1978] Broken Tree Oil Painting canadian print and the little black dress

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Dewitt Drake [Canadian, 1884-1978] Broken Tree Oil Painting canadian print and the little black dressDewitt Drake [Canadian, 1884 1978] [Broken Tree]. 8 3 4 x 10 3 4 inches (22. 6 x 27. 2cm) oil on board. unsigned (bearing estate signature on verso) circa 1940s. Framed. Frame measures: 15 1 8" x 16 5 8" (38. 4 x 42. 5 cm) Provenance: The Estate of the Artist. (Edgar Frank) Dewitt Drake [1884 1978] was born in Dunnville, Ontario, to a family of tradesmen. His Parents were very involved in the local Methodist Church and one of his sisters eventually