Daniel Leroy MacMorris (New York/Missouri, 1893-1981) oil on board allegorical painting depicting Desire, possibly a study. Desire is depicted as a robed female, her head with a blue halo, being lifted by a large arm towards the heavens, against a blue, green, tan, red, and off white background. Signed "Daniel MacMorris" lower left. Partial paper clipping, en verso titled "What is Desire?". Housed and matted in a giltwood frame. Sight: 20 5/8" H x 14 1/2" W. 29 3/4" H x 21 1/2" W. Condition: Overall good condition with minor inpaint spots in front of the lower thigh (visible under UV light) and newer gilt paint added to frame. Frame and mat with surface abrasions.