Robert Wright (Pennsylvania, 1943 – 2006)  Untitled (landscape and figural)  acrylic painting of hills and one tree with white & red flowers Initialed to lower right Dimensions 11.5" W x 8.0" Born the seventh son of a seventh son, Robert Wright was deeply influenced by his Roman Catholic faith and local Pittsburgh neighborhoods. His paintings often highlight the South Side Pittsburgh slopes, religious motifs, faces, and birds. He was a self-taught artist who exhibited at a few local Pittsburgh galleries and the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Wright never finished high school and eventually worked as a landscaper and a janitor at a daycare center. His mother, Catherine, fostered his artistic interests and he eventually found success with his work at a social service agency in Oakland. Wright’s work was championed by collector of folk and outsider art Pat McArdle. Condition - no apparent conditions to note.

Robert Wright (Pennsylvania, 1943 – 2006)  Untitled (landscape and figural)  acrylic painting of hills and one tree with white & red flowers Initialed to lower right Dimensions 11.5″ W x 8.0″ Born the seventh son of a seventh son, Robert Wright was deeply influenced by his Roman Catholic faith and local Pittsburgh neighborhoods. His paintings often highlight the South Side Pittsburgh slopes, religious motifs, faces, and birds. He was a self-taught artist who exhibited at a few local Pittsburgh galleries and the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Wright never finished high school and eventually worked as a landscaper and a janitor at a daycare center. His mother, Catherine, fostered his artistic interests and he eventually found success with his work at a social service agency in Oakland. Wright’s work was championed by collector of folk and outsider art Pat McArdle. Condition – no apparent conditions to note.

Robert Wright (Pennsylvania, 1943 – 2006)  Untitled (landscape and figural)  acrylic painting of hills and one tree with white & red flowers Initialed to lower right Dimensions 11.5″ W x 8.0″ Born the seventh son of a seventh son, Robert Wright was deeply influenced by his Roman Catholic faith and local Pittsburgh neighborhoods. His paintings often highlight the South Side Pittsburgh slopes, religious motifs, faces, and birds. He was a self-taught artist who exhibited at a few local Pittsburgh galleries and the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Wright never finished high school and eventually worked as a landscaper and a janitor at a daycare center. His mother, Catherine, fostered his artistic interests and he eventually found success with his work at a social service agency in Oakland. Wright’s work was championed by collector of folk and outsider art Pat McArdle. Condition – no apparent conditions to note.

Return to collections

Artist: Robert Wright
ID No: 2564
Date Purchased:
Ranking No:
Price Paid: 10
Est Current Value: 80
Place Purchased:
Critera: FF07

Untitled.jpg