Items Similar to MODERNIST DRAWING New Hope Mid-Century WPA Abstract Non-Objective Jazz Modern
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7
Ramstonev (Ramsey/Stone/Evans co-operative)MODERNIST DRAWING New Hope Mid-Century WPA Abstract Non-Objective Jazz Modern1937-39
1937-39
About the Item
MODERNIST DRAWING New Hope Mid-Century WPA Abstract Non-Objective Jazz Modern. Signed with a "Ramstonev" stamp lower right.
RAMSTONEV Cooperative Art Project (1937-1939). In the late 1930s, Charles Ramsey became close friends with Charles Evans and Louis Stone. He persuaded them to join him teaching his New Hope summer classes in non-objective painting. Soon, a history-making collaboration began. In 1937, meeting in Evans' studio at the rear of Cryer's Hardware store on Main Street in New Hope, a decision was made to establish the Co-Operative Painting Project. They were intrigued by the cooperative ad-lib process by which jazz musicians created their music. Believing this to be the quintessential American contribution to music, they theorized that a similar result might be obtainable with art, a "visual jam session." This particlarly fascinated Ramsey, who was a jazz buff and had a large collection of jazz records.
The objective was to jointly collaborate in the creation of a painting as well as applying collective criticism during its creation. By creating forward movement by general consent, they believed they could produce a higher level of beauty. By consensus it was decided that subject matter would be non-objective. Up to eight people would participate and stop when the painting "felt" finished by common agreement.
These co-operative works were done in several different mediums- the majority in pastel, but some in watercolor, gouache, graphite or cut paper collage. On occasion, the group would create a series, as opposed to a single work, created in steps by three or four artists. One of the occasional participants was famed New Hope poet, Stanley Kunitz. These series could range in number from four to sixteen paintings in each. The first of a series would be very basic and the last a fully finished work.
In the scope of importance among the New Hope Modernist group, these works are paramount. Any work by either of these three artists, especially of this period (1937-1939), is considered extremely rare and highly sought after. The Ramstonev works combine all three artists during the prime of their careers, pioneering in a collaborative effort to advance the concepts of modernist art. These revolutionary works will likely find their place in the history of modernist art in America.
The sight size of the image is 8 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches.
- Creator:Ramstonev (Ramsey/Stone/Evans co-operative) (American)
- Creation Year:1937-39
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU115624838882
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2008
1stDibs seller since 2019
163 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Pawling, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Abstract Work on Paper Mid-Century Modernism Greek American Gouache DrawingBy Jean XceronLocated in New York, NYAbstract Work on Paper Mid-Century Modernism Greek American Gouache Drawing. A modernist artist who emigrated to America from Greece in 1904, when he was fourteen years old, Jean Xceron is described as having a reputation as an artist that has mysteriously fallen into obscurity---especially since he was reportedly quite prominent during his lifetime. However, a partial explanation of that omission is the fact that many of his papers and early records have been lost. He was a painter of biomorphic abstractions and did collages, which were influenced by Dadaism. Xceron was active in New York City when modernism was gaining influence. Of him during this period, it was written that his artistic role was "a vital link between what is commonly termed as the first-generation (the Stieglitz group, the Synchromists, etc.) and second-generation, the American Abstract Artists, the Transcendental Painting...Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Gouache
- "NY Street Signs" Mid-20th Century WPA 1938 Modernist Abstract Realism Pop ArtBy Stuart DavisLocated in New York, NY"NY Street Signs" Mid-20th Century WPA 1938 Modernist Abstract Realism Pop Art Stuart Davis (American, 1892-1964) "Street Signs" Modernist gouache and traces of pencil on paper in t...Category
1930s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Gouache, Pencil
- Abstract Mid 20th Century WPA Non Objective American Modernism New Hope ModernBy Louis StoneLocated in New York, NYAbstract Mid 20th Century WPA Non Objective American Modernism New Hope Modern.mixed media. 21 x 16 (sight). Housed in a hand carved frame. Louis King Stone ...Category
1940s American Modern Mixed Media
MaterialsGouache, Board
- ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern DrawingBy Irene Rice PereiraLocated in New York, NYABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing Irene Rice Pereira (1902-1971) Abstract 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches Watercolor, gouache, and ink on black pap...Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Watercolor, Gouache
- ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern DrawingBy Irene Rice PereiraLocated in New York, NYABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing Irene Rice Pereira (1902-1971) Abstract 12 x 6 1/2 inches Watercolor, gouache, and ink on black paper ...Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Watercolor, Gouache
- American Cubist Abstract Art Deco Avant-Garde Constructivism 20th Century ModernLocated in New York, NYAmerican Cubist Abstract Art Deco Avant-Garde Constructivism 20th Century Modern Florence Henri (American, 1893-1982) Composition 18 1/2 x 12 1/2 in...Category
1920s Abstract Abstract Paintings
MaterialsPaper, Gouache
You May Also Like
- Star WarsBy Amy ChengLocated in New York, NYThe title of this colored painted drawing is not a reference to the George Lucas movies: it's just what it looks like to me — a raging battle engaged with weapons powered by energy, ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
MaterialsGouache, Rag Paper, Other Medium
- Gathering StormBy Amy ChengLocated in New York, NYThis colored painted drawing looks like a gathering storm somewhere out in the Multiverse. The image measures 9" H x 12" W; the paper measures 11" H x ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
MaterialsGouache, Rag Paper, Other Medium
- Hanging with the James WebbBy Amy ChengLocated in New York, NYThis colored painted drawing makes me think of what you might see if you hang close to the mechanics of the James Webb telescope in outer space. The image measures 9" H x 12" W; the ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
MaterialsGouache, Rag Paper, Other Medium
- And They're Off !By Amy ChengLocated in New York, NYThis colored painted drawing imagines the flotsam and jetsam in outer space competitively racing to a distant point in the multiverse. The image measures 9" H x 11" W; the paper meas...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
MaterialsGouache, Rag Paper, Other Medium
- WhoopDeDooBy Amy ChengLocated in New York, NYThis colored painted drawing imagines space in the multiverse: looping arcs of space contrasted to the 3-D space familiar to us represented by a checkerboard with a vanishing point, ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
MaterialsMixed Media, Gouache, Rag Paper
- Adjusted silhouette, 1975, collage, mixed media on paperLocated in PARIS, FRJoel BASS (1942-2019) Adjusted silhouette n°2, 1975 Mixed media, collage, gouache, adhesive on paper Signed, dated and. titled Work : 17,5 x 28 cm Frame : 3...Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Gouache
