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Andrew Vincent
'Oregon Coast', Art Institute of Chicago, AIC, Works Project Association, WPA

1945

About the Item

Signed lower left, 'A. Vincent' for Andrew McDuffie Vincent (American, 1898-1993); inscribed verso with title, 'Oregon Coast' and dated 1945. A vibrant watercolor landscape by this American Modernist who first studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and was commissioned to paint murals by the Works Project Association (WPA) in the 1930's. Over the course of a long career, McDuffie exhibited widely and with success and was the recipient of numerous prizes and juried awards. In addition to his work as a fine artist, he maintained an academic career and served as Chairman of the art department of the University of Oregon. Andrew McDuffie was a member of the Portland Art Association and is listed in all relevant art-reference works, including 'Who Was Who in American Art' and 'Artists of the American West'. Reference: Susan Craig, "Biographical Dictionary of Kansas Artists (active before 1945)"Dawdy 2: Dawdy, Doris Ostrander. Artists of the American West: A Biographical Dictionary. Volume 2. Chicago: Swallow Press, 1981.; Who’s Who in American Art. New York: American Federation of Arts, 1936; Art Digest. April 15, 1934; et al.
  • Creator:
    Andrew Vincent (1898 - 1993, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    minor toning, minor surface indentation; unframed. shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3447804932
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