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Large Earth Tone Oil and Gesso Relief Abstract by Hardy

Origin

United States, Illinois

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Oil Paint, Gesso, Canvas, Walnut And Aluminum Frame

Dimensions

W.	39.75 in;	H.	50 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	100.97 cm;	H.	127 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Minor wear to original frame.

Creation Date

Circa 1960s

Description

Dark and brooding oil and gesso on canvas relief painting titled "Outburst." Framed in aluminum and walnut. Signed and titled in verso. Most likely an early abstract work by Gerald Hardy (American b.1938) who graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1960. He went on to more structured work. His one-person exhibitions include Interchurch Center Gallery in New York City, University of Chicago, and galleries in the Midwest, California, New England, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. His work is in collections of the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Mint Museum in Charlotte, Ford Motor Company, and in more than 2000 private collections.

Styles / Movements

Modern

Incollect Reference Number

169335