These three portrait studies are of the Halsdorfer sisters; Betty (left) was Lee’s best childhood friend. My uncle insists the other two are the same person, but I’m not convinced (to me, the eyes and nose are too different).
Lee Franclemont (née Pfaff), portrait study (Betty Halsdorfer), 1940s, charcoal on paper. Photo credit John FN Franclemont. Private collection.
Lee Franclemont, portrait study (Kay Halsdorfer?), 1960s, Photo credit John FN Franclemont. Private collection.
Lee Franclemont, portrait study (Kay Halsdorfer?), 1960s, charcoal on paper. Photo credit John FN Franclemont. Private collection.
Lee Franclemont 