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Christopher Clark (American b. 1903) Black and Red Nude

Creator: Christopher (Lee) Clark
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Bold and striking, this large 1950s painting of a nude male youth, executed in black gouache or charcoal on a rich, deep red ground, was made by Christopher Clark. The artist is best known for his Art Deco paintings, and indeed he worked with Donald Deskey to paint murals for Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Clark painted WPA murals in the 1930s, did illustration art for Forbes magazine, and ultimately settled down on the west coast of Florida to teach and paint. He was especially interested in the male figure, and painted portraits and nudes throughout his career. This piece is especially large and impressive; the painting is signed and dated in the lower lefthand corner. The painting retains its original frame and linen-wrapped liner.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Florida
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	gouache and/or charcoal
Condition:	Good. The painting is in excellent condition; the frame shows wear, and the linen liner is yellowed and darkened
Creation Date:	1954
Styles / Movements:	Other , Color
Dealer Reference #:	2696
Incollect Reference #:	728414

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	44.5 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	113.03 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design