Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Henry Elinson
Modern Geometric Abstract in Primary Colors with Pink, Vintage Pastel Drawing

1980

About the Item

A striking modern abstract pastel on paper by listed Monterey, California artist Henry Elinson (American, 1935-2010), 1980. Featuring clean lines and bold geometric shapes in a palette of primary colors; red, blue, and yellow are offset with pink, black, white, and lavender, a compelling combination of color and form. Exhibited in a 2011 show, "Russian Art by the Bay". Signed and dated lower right: "H. Elinson 1980." Displayed in a white mat and silver metal frame. Image, 14.5"H x 21.5"L. A member of Leningrad's first unofficial art circles, his art represents a generation of non-conformist Soviet underground artists of the 1960's and 70s.
  • Creator:
    Henry Elinson (1935 - 2010, American, Russian)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    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-S19341stDibs: LU542475482
More From This SellerView All
  • "Untitled #3" - Large Scale Pastel Geometric Color Field Abstract
    By Renee Harwin
    Located in Soquel, CA
    Large-scale abstract composition in pastel with bold geometric color-fields in in red, navy blue, green, with yellow and orange accents by Renee Harwin (Austrian, b. 1924). Tag on verso with artist info. "Renee Harwin Untitled Pastel #3 30 1/4" x 44 1/2"" is written in pencil on verso. Presented in a white plexiglass frame with plexiglass covering. Image size: 29.75"H x 44"W As a young Viennese woman, Renee Harwin found her artistic development interrupted by Hitler's arrival to her city. Soon after, Renee and her family left and moved to the United States. Harwin says that while "one can drawn his or her own conclusions from my work, I believe that the tremendous impact of change from Nazism to free America has left deep impressions on me that are played out on these canvases." Her work combines the influence of Midwest painters such as Clyfford Still and San Francisco Art Institute instructor Jack...
    Category

    1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel

  • Large-Scale Vertical Abstract Geometric Pastel with Red, Black, & Orange
    By Renee Harwin
    Located in Soquel, CA
    Bold abstract large-scale vertical pastel with textural red, black and orange forms in a sweeping diagonal composition by Renee Harwin (Austrian, b. 1924). Tag on verso with artist's name, title, and mediums. Unsigned and unframed. Image size: 54"H x 33.5"L. As a young Viennese woman, Renee Harwin found her artistic development interrupted by Hitler's arrival to her city. Soon after, Renee and her family left and moved to the United States. Harwin says that while "one can drawn his or her own conclusions from my work, I believe that the tremendous impact of change from Nazism to free America has left deep impressions on me that are played out on these canvases." Her work combines the influence of Midwest painters such as Clyfford Still and San Francisco Art Institute instructor Jack Jefferson...
    Category

    1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Masonite, Paper, Pastel

  • "Untitled #2", Abstract Geometric Vertical Pastel with Purple & Green
    By Renee Harwin
    Located in Soquel, CA
    Bold abstract composition with sweeping purple and green pastel tones in organic flowing forms, by Renee Harwin (Austrian, b. 1924). Tag on verso with name, date, title, and dimensions. Presented in a white plexiglass frame with plexiglass covering. Image size: 31.75"H x 44.5"W As a young Viennese woman, Renee Harwin found her artistic development interrupted by Hitler's arrival to her city. Soon after, Renee and her family left and moved to the United States. Harwin says that while "one can drawn his or her own conclusions from my work, I believe that the tremendous impact of change from Nazism to free America has left deep impressions on me that are played out on these canvases." Her work combines the influence of Midwest painters such as Clyfford Still and San Francisco Art Institute instructor Jack...
    Category

    1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel

  • Abstract Geometric Terracotta Jugs, Mid Century Modern Abstracted Still Life
    Located in Soquel, CA
    Bold mid century modern abstracted pastel on paper still life of several terra cotta jugs and vessels distilled down to their most basic shapes and ar...
    Category

    1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel

  • Mid Century Abstracted Industrial Cityscape
    By Erle Loran
    Located in Soquel, CA
    Bold mid century abstracted landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unsigned, but was acquired from the estate of Ruth Loran (wife of artist). Presented in a new black mat with foam core backing. Provenance: Estate of Earle Loran; David Carlson...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel

  • Mid Century Abstracted Bay Area Landscape, Black & White Pastel Drawing
    By Erle Loran
    Located in Soquel, CA
    Bold abstract black and white pastel landscape drawing by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unsigned, but was acquired from the estate of the artist. Presented in a new black mat with foam core backing. Provenance: Estate of Earle Loran; David Carlson...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel

You May Also Like
  • Squiggle no.8
    Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
    Sandi Gehring (1957), American artist living and working in Amsterdam. Education; Art Students League, NY and Wackers Academie, Amsterdam. Currently repr...
    Category

    2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Pastel, Archival Paper

  • 1980s "Olive Green and Black" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
    Located in Arp, TX
    D. Tongen "Olive Green and Black" 1980s 19.75"x12.5" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Initialed in pencil lower right
    Category

    1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel, Pencil

  • 1981 "Orange and Blue" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
    Located in Arp, TX
    D. Tongen "Orange and Blue" 1980s 11.75"x9.75" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Initialed and dated in pencil lower right
    Category

    1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel, Pencil

  • 1980's Cubist "Pink, Blue, Mint, Black" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
    Located in Arp, TX
    D. Tongen Pink, Blue, Mint, Black 1980s 12.75"x9.75" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Initialed in pencil lower right
    Category

    1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel, Pencil

  • 1980's Cubist "Yellow, Blue, Black" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
    Located in Arp, TX
    D. Tongen "Yellow,Blue, Black" 1980s 12.75"x10" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Initialed in pencil lower right
    Category

    1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel, Pencil

  • 1980s "Yellow and Black" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
    Located in Arp, TX
    D. Tongen "Yellow and Black" 1980s 19.75"x12.5" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Initialed in pencil lower right
    Category

    1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

    Materials

    Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Recently Viewed

View All