Erle Loran Paintings
American, 1905-1999
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1905. He attended the University of Minnesota for a while before studying at the Minneapolis School of Art, under Cameron Booth, and graduated in 1926. Loran was awarded a traveling scholarship from the Chaloner Foundation (Paris Prize) after graduation and spent the next four years in Europe, living in Cézanne’s studio. Loran had always been fascinated by the work of the artist Paul Cézanne, and it motivated him throughout his life both in his painting and writing. He would later pen several books and articles based on his time spent in what was once Cézanne’s world. Once he returned home, Loran moved to California and began not only painting and continuing his art career, but also took up teaching at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as chairman of the art department from 1952–56 and continued teaching there until his retirement in 1973, where he was awarded a University Citation. Berkeley once again awarded Loran, this time in 1981, declaring him an Emeritus Professor.
During the 1940s, Loran belonged to a group of some 20 artists that produced lithographs for the “Chronicle Contemporary Graphics” project. Around the same time, he published two books (one of which was the successful Cézanne Composition) and two articles in art magazines the following decade. By the late 1960s, Loran had changed focus and began painting more abstract images, fusing Op Art, Pop Art and Hard Edge. Perhaps his new direction was influenced by his time spent in New York learning under the artist Hans Hoffman, an artist from Europe who was heavily interested in bringing modern European techniques and philosophies to America. Loran was eventually hindered by visual impairment but continued painting until about a year before his death. He passed away in Berkeley, California, in 1999.
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
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Artist: Erle Loran
Large, Signed, 1961 Abstract Painting
By Erle Loran
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vibrant, large, signed and dated, oil-on-canvas painting by listed American artist, Erle Loran (1905-1999).
Among Loran's many exhibitions were in 1924 at the Minnesota State Fair; the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, 1933; the Rockefeller Center, 1935; Oakland Art Gallery, 1936-1946; the San Francisco Art Museum annuals from 1936; the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939; California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1945; California Watercolor Society, 1947, among many others. His works can be seen at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Denver Museum, the University of Minnesota...
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1960s Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Wyoming Abstract #4 - Mid Century Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning pastel on paper of Wyoming by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower left." Unframed. Image, 14"H x 17"L. Condition: minor age toning to edges and pastel smudges.
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1960s Abstract Impressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
Mid Century Cyan Abstract
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic mid century cyan abstract by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed "Erle Loran" and dated "51" lower right. Presented in silver toned metal frame with mat sans glass. Image size: 21.75"H x 15"W. Framed size: 25"H x 18"W.
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Gouache, Archival Paper
Mid Century Abstract Figurative -- Navajo Hunters
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic, mid century multi colored abstract by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Depicts a group of hunters and their horses participati...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Gouache, Archival Paper
"Cliff's Formation" - Modernist Geometric Abstracted Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous abstracted geometric landscape titled, "Cliff's Formation" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), 1984. Unframed. Signed and dated lower right "Loran '84" and titled "Cliff's ...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century California Industrial Scene Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant California modernist industrial landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and dated lower left "Erle Loran '37." Presented in a gilt wood frame, with faux suede liner, giltwood fillet and off white archival mat. Image, 15”H x 19”L.
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1930s American Modern Erle Loran Paintings
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Gouache, Archival Paper, Watercolor
"Open Spaces" - Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Large scale abstract featuring fluid forms and shapes in bright colors, titled "Open Spaces" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Titled on verso. Estate stamp on verso. Unframed. Im...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Blue City Trees - Abstract Geometric Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold, large scale geometric abstract landscape with brilliant blue toned trees in an abstracted urban color-field setting by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unsigned. Estate stamp ...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red
Dramatic large scale abstracted landscape with white, blue and red shapes by Erle Loran (American, 190...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Painted Desert Dreams, Large Scale Modern Geometric Multi-Color Abstract
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Painted Desert Dreams, Large Scale Modern Geometric Multi-Color Abstract
Abstract Expressionist rendering inspired by the Jon Day Painted Desert, a vi...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape
Bold large scale abstracted landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Estate stamp on verso. Can be oriented ve...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
San Francisco Salt Ponds II, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
San Francisco Salt Ponds II, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape
A bright and colorful abstract interpretation in monumental scale of the Bay ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Salt Ponds 1, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with Pink
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Salt Ponds 1, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with Pink
A bright and colorful monumental scale abstract interpretation of the Bay Area salt...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
"Fantasy Bay" Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"Fantasy Bay", Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape
Gorgeous large-scale abstract geometric landscape inspired by the San Francisco Cargill Salt Ponds, titl...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Olympic Star", Large Scale Hard Edge Surfer Figurative by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"Olympic Star", Large Scale Hard Edge Surfer Figurative by Erle Loran
Vibrant hard edge painting of a surfer "Olympic Star," a bold and bright figurative piece by Erle Loran (Ameri...
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1960s Modern Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Woman - Figurative Abstract
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and evocative San Francisco Abstract Expressionist painting with figure by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), c. 1980. Estate stamp on verso. Purchased directly form the Estate of Erle Loran. Provenance: Estate of Erle Loran; David Carlson...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Four Red Mountains - Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid and arresting abstracted landscape of four red mountains by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), c. 1985. Estate stamp on verso. Provenance; From the estate of Earl Loran; David Carlson...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale Geometric Abstract Landscape with White & Pistachio Green
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Scale Geometric Abstract Landscape with White & Pistachio Green
Wonderful large scale abstract with pistachio, cobalt blue and red tones by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). E...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Mountains and High Desert, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Mountains and High Desert, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran
Modernist abstracted landscape painting of the mountains and John Day Painted Desert in Oregon by Erle...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
1980s Abstracted Bay Area Landscape -- Oakland to Tamalpais Views
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous colors in this abstract of the sunrise on the bay by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed on verso. From a...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale Abstracted Cityscape -- Mountains Overlooking the City
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant abstract of Berkeley Hills overlooking the city of Oakland, California by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Presented in a wood slat white frame. Signed lower right "Loran." ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Large Scale Bay Area Abstracted Landscape -- Salt Ponds
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Striking large scale abstracted landscape oil depicting San Francisco Bay salt ponds by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), Unframed. Purchased as part of larger collection. Measures 72"H x 52"W x 2"D.
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Abstracted Geometric Landscape -- "Desert Dreams"
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid abstract geometric landscape of Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Desert by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), 1989. Signed lower right "Loran '89." Estate sale on verso. Unframed. Image size: 60"H x 52"W.
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Cliffside", Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"Cliffside", Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape
Colorful modern abstract landscape titled "Cliffside" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coas...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Large Scale Abstract -- Rocky Image II
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale abstract titled "Rock Image II" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower right "Lor...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale Painted Desert Oregon Abstracted Landscape -- Spring Mountain View
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and exceptional Cezanne inspired abstract of Spring Mountain scene of the John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Desert in Oregon by Erle Loran (A...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Modern Abstracted Landscape -- Wyoming Abstract #1
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract landscape painting of Wyoming Hills by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower right "Loran '83." Prese...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale Abstract Geometric Landscape -- Trees Over Water
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant modernist abstract geometric landscape of trees by the water with reflections by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed "Loran" lower right corner. Estate stamp on verso. Unframed. Measures 52"H x 72"W x 2D.
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Summer Mountains, Wyoming Abstracted Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and vibrant abstracted landscape depicting the Wyoming mountains on a summer day by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). From a collection of his works. Estate stamp on verso. Un...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bay Area Abstracted Landscape -- "Floating Forms"
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Fantastic abstract of floating forms evocative of an abstract California landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed lower left "Loran." Unframed. Image size: 72"H x 52"W.
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1970s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale Multi-Color Abstracted Landscape, Bay Area Mountains
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Scale Multi-Color Abstracted Landscape, Bay Area Mountains
Colorful abstracted landscape of mountains surrounding San Francisco Bay Area by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). U...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Rocky Derivation", Large Scale Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Rocky Derivation, Large Scale Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape
Stunning abstracted landscape with lavender, blue and pink on black titled, "Rocky Derivation" by listed...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Wyoming Gold Diggings, Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape #3
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Wyoming Gold Diggings, Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape #3
Beautiful abstracted geometric landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999) of the Wyoming "Gold Diggins"....
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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Scale San Francisco Bay Abstract Geometric Landscape -- "Tidal Planes"
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful abstracted geometric landscape of mountains surrounding San Francisco Bay Area titled "Tidal Planes" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and dated lower right "Lora...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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