Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Figures signed and dated 1951

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An early American Abstract Mixed media / Ink on woven paper of four abstract figures . American abstract artist Lester Epstein (1919 -1963 ) signed and dated 1951 . Professionally mounted in a contemporary chrome frame with uv glass . 62.5cm x 46.5cm in frame American Artist Lester Epstein 1919-1963 Lester Epstein made an important contribution to early American Abstract expressionist & experimental Art .Painting during the late 1940s early 1950s at the very beginning of the American abstract expressionist art movement . Lester was Born in St Louis USA on the 4th Sept 1919 & later attended Washington University . He spent 4 years in the US army during WW2 serving in the pacific. In 1950 he set off for a Mexican fishing village where he lived for 9 months painting furiously creating a large number of paintings . While in Mexico he was discovered and became good friends with The British artist John Rattenbury Skeaping RA , first Husband of the Sculptor Barbara Hepworth . On the recommendation of John Skeaping , Lester Epstein received a scholarship at Royal College of Art in London England . John Skeaping described Lester as having a rare talent and deserved to be well known while is was still alive . John Skeaping Lester Epstein went on to hold several joint exhibitions . Lester Epstein also held exhibitions in Mexico, America , London , traveling extensively throughout Europe . On returning to the United States , Lester became an integral part of the artistic community in New Orleans and was known by some as the St Louis Gauguin . Lester Epstein also worked at the Delgado Museum as registrar . The Delgado Museum in New Orleans held a retrospective exhibit of his work in 1964 following his unexpected death in 1963 at 44 years of age .

Creator:
Lester Epstein (1919 - 1963, American)
Creation Year:
1950s
Dimensions:
Height: 24.61 in (62.5 cm)Width: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
Medium:
Mixed Media
Movement & Style:
Abstract Expressionist
Period:
1950-1959
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Hoddesdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2723214197572

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