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Edward Chavez
1970s Mid-Century Minimalist Black & White Abstract Oil by Edward Chavez

Circa 1975

$8,750
£6,579.30
€7,640.16
CA$12,219.19
A$13,551.99
CHF 7,116.84
MX$166,428.05
NOK 90,092.43
SEK 84,958.37
DKK 57,003.98
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This striking black and white abstract oil painting was created circa 1975 by celebrated American modernist Edward (Eduardo) Arcenio Chavez (1917–1995). Boldly rendered in shades of black, gray, and white, the composition exemplifies Chavez’s refined minimalist aesthetic, rooted in mid-century modern art. The painting’s image size is 24 x 48 inches, with custom framing bringing the overall dimensions to 25 ½ x 49 ½ inches. A Powerful Example of American Minimalist Art Executed in a confident, monochromatic palette, this work captures the balance, restraint, and visual rhythm that define Chavez’s approach to abstraction. Its elongated horizontal format and subtle tonal variation create a meditative yet dynamic presence—perfect for collectors of minimalist, modernist, or mid-century art. About the Artist: Edward (Eduardo) Chavez Born in Wagonmound, New Mexico, Chavez was a multifaceted American artist known for his work as a painter, sculptor, lithographer, illustrator, and muralist. He studied at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center under notable figures such as Boardman Robinson, Frank Mechau, Arnold Blanch, and Peppino Mangravite. After serving in WWII, Chavez became part of the influential Woodstock, New York art colony—joining contemporaries like Bruce Currie and Mitchell Siporin during a period of renewed artistic exploration in postwar America. Recognition and Exhibitions Chavez earned national acclaim, receiving prestigious awards including the 1948 Tiffany Grant, a Fulbright Award in 1951, and the 1953 Childe Hassam Prize. He exhibited at major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the San Francisco Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His works are held in permanent collections at MoMA, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Butler Institute of American Art, and the Museum of New Mexico. He was also a member of the National Academy of Design, the Woodstock Art Association, and the National Society of Mural Painters. Legacy in American Art Chavez’s legacy includes significant contributions to American abstract painting and the WPA mural movement. His public art commissions across Colorado and Texas, alongside his bold yet introspective canvases, reflect a deep commitment to form, structure, and artistic innovation. This 1970s abstract oil painting is a standout example of Chavez’s minimalist vision and mid-century sensibility—an exceptional acquisition for collectors of 20th-century American modern art.
  • Creator:
    Edward Chavez (1917 - 1995)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1975
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Width: 49.25 in (125.1 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 266281stDibs: LU27312088372

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