Donald Purdy Mixed Media and Oil Painting of Abstract Composition
Item Details
In Plate
A mixed media and oil painting on masonite by Donald Purdy (b.1924). This piece features an abstract composition expressed with overlapping blue and red shades. It is signed by the artist to the lower right corner and is inscribed in verso ‘Purdy, Child + Doll’. The painting is housed in a wooden frame with a linen liner and no hanging hardware. This item comes from the artist’s estate and is being sold exclusively through EBTH.
American born and self taught artist Donald Purdy is known for a portfolio of mid century abstract works that gradually evolves into representational, Impressionist inspired scenes by the 1980’s. Purdy seldom used live models, but rather worked from memories and impressions of subjects. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum of Art, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the Bridgeport Museum of Art. Purdy’s work has been shown at the Van Diemen-Lilienfeld Gallery, the Ruth Butler Galleries in New York, and the Bernheim-Jeune Gallery in Paris.
Condition
- foxing and staining to fabric liner; surface wear to frame; chips,dents and scratches to frame; miters are separated.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible image measures 39"W x 23.25"H.
Item #
17NYC163-047
