UTZ, Thornton (American, 1914-1999). Rosalynn and Amy Carter Portrait. Ca. 1977. Oil on board. 45 ? x 33?. Frame: 48 x 35 ?? Double portrait depicting the First Lady and daughter Amy cradling her pet cat. Lot includes a typed letter signed from Rosalynn Carter to Maud Utz (5 Aug. 1976); and a vintage photograph of Rosalynn with one of Utz?s portraits. He was a member of the American Academy of Art, and the Chicago Artists Guild. He received the Governor Bryant Award for his ?Freedom? posters; his portrait commissions include ones for Governor (and later President) Jimmy Carter and family, and Princess Grace of Monaco. Utz provided advertising illustrations for clients such as Coca-Cola, General Electric and Ford Motors. His work appeared on more than fifty covers of the ?Saturday Evening Post.? Surface dirt. Scratch of 13? above Rosalynn Carter. Other scratches with some paint loss in random areas. Frame has grime and accretions around perimeter of frame in linen. Third party shipping required.