An art collector in Oklahoma found a painting at a yard sale that piqued his interest.

The back of the work contained a label with a name and address: David G. LeDoux, MTSC, and identified the work as “Woman,” oil on canvas.

Middle Tennessee State University was known as Middle Tennessee State College between 1943–65. LeDoux taught drawing and painting at the university from 1956–94, and passed away in 2010.

Art enthusiast Marc Bell categorized the 28-by-36-inch painting as a mid-century work, and noted that the paint appears to be piled on nearly a half-inch thick in some portions. He said he wanted to learn more about the painting and reached out to those involved in the Murfreesboro art community.

Was this a painting of LeDoux’s? Of a student of his? Or one from another painter altogether, that was in the collection of LeDoux?

Through social media, Bell was able to reach Weston LeDoux, the grandson of David LeDoux, who confirmed that the work was indeed one of his grandfather’s paintings.