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"Spring in Central Park" after Adolf Arthur Dehn, Midcentury Modern Manhattan

c.1960s

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A spectacular mid-century modern Manhattan figurative landscape oil painting, after the renowned artist Adolf Arthur Dehn's 1941 watercolor "Spring in Central Park", by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). In this vibrant and expressive circa 1960 rendition of Dehn's famed painting, New Yorkers are depicted as tiny figures milling about the park in springtime, dwarfed by fluffy pink trees in bloom and the towering New York City skyline in the distance. Unsigned. Presented in a wood frame. Image size: , 29"H x 36"L. Framed: 32"H x 39"W. This painting is after the prestigious watercolor of the same title, painted in 1941 by Adolf Arthur Dehn (American, 1895 - 1968). The original piece is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It was exhibited at the Met's "26th Annual National Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art" in 1947, and then again at the 1950 exhibition titled "20th Century Painters: A Special Exhibition of Oils, Water Colors and Drawings Selected from the Collections of American Art in the Metropolitan Museum". More recently, "Spring in Central Park" was exhibited at Fairfield University Art Museum for the 2017 exhibition "Adolf Dehn: Midcentury Manhattan". Visiting, and then living in New York City, Dehn captured the essence of the city in his paintings, prints and drawings of the landscapes of Central Park, and of the city's burlesque and night club scenes. While best known as a lithographer and one of the founding members of the American Artists Group, Dehn played a significant role in America's contemporary realist movement starting in the 1930s. He was included in every Whitney Museum of American Art "Annual" and "Biennial" invitational exhibition from the first biennial 1932 into the early 1960's, and still holds the record for being in more of these prestigious shows than any other artist. His work is in the permanent collections of more than eighty museums.
  • Creation Year:
    c.1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968, American)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some age toning. Vintage frame may show signs of wear consistent with age and history. Minor imperfections will be minimized, but may not be restored to original condition. New hanging hardware installed.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-N21161stDibs: LU54210188262
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