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Adolf Dehn
Haitian Scene #7 Mid Century modern painting by renowned artist, signed AA label

1951

About the Item

Adolf Arthur Dehn Haitian Scene #7, ca. 1951 Watercolor gouache, hand signed; framed with AAA Gallery label verso Signed on the front bearing the original label on the verso of Dehn's longtime gallery, the prestigious Associated American Artists Gallery, New York City. Frame included: held in vintage frame with original label as provenance Dehn, an influential artist and teacher (and author of the definitive textbook of his era on watercolor painting) joined Associated American Artists gallery in 1941. Although this painting is undated, it is likely circa early 1950s, as in 1951 Dehn won a Guggenheim Fellowship, which enabled him to travel to Haiti -- the subject of this work entitled "Haitian Scene #7". It was part of a series inspired by Dehn's visit to Haiti. Framed, "Haitian Scene" measures 11.25 inches (horizontal) by 13.25 inches vertical. Dehn, an influential artist and teacher (and author of the definitive textbook of his era on watercolor painting) joined Associated American Artists gallery in 1941. Although this painting is undated, it is likely circa early 1950s, as in 1951 Dehn won a Guggenheim Fellowship, which enabled him to travel to Haiti -- the subject of this work entitled "Haitian Scene #7". It was part of a series inspired by Dehn's visit to Haiti. Framed, "Haitian Scene" measures 11.25 inches (horizontal) by 13.25 inches vertical.
  • Creator:
    Adolf Dehn (1895 - 1968, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1951
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good vintage condition with no apparent issues; held in original vintage frame with label from the renowned gallery Associated American Arts. Ships in the original frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU174529785252
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