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Portrait of a Woman

Creator: Morgan Russell
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
This charming portrait of a young seated woman from 1926 was most likely done in Paris. It incorporates broad areas of flat vibrant color that speak to the influence of Matisse and Fauvism. Yet clearly, the American Morgan Russell was a profound thinker and innovator in his own right. Along with Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Russell was a founder of Synchromism. This was the seminal non-representational art movement that began in 1911. It paved the way for a logical progress to abstractionism in art for years to come. Rothko, Pollack, de Kooning and Kline whose paintings fetch seven figures and more all owe a debt to Morgan Russell who preceded them by 25 years.

Condition: Scuff mark that extends from the neck to the right side and is approximately 2 inches from canvas edge. Secondary scuff / scratch of about 3 inches lower right shoulder. Third minor scuff parallel with sitter’s right eye about 3 inches in length. Otherwise in overall good condition. Canvas is relined.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Oil on Canvas
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1926
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Post Impressionism, Expressionism
Catalog References:	Provenance: The estate of the Artist, Freeman's Auction, Private Collection South Florida - Two partially intact gallery labels, one with an inventory number, on verso suggest that the painting was with art galleries or museums.
Incollect Reference #:	460602

Dimensions

W.	23.4 in;	H.	28.8 in;
W.	59.44 cm;	H.	73.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.