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Frederik Ottesen
Encaustic Abstract Untitled Painting 001 by Frederik Ottesen

1956

$5,000
£3,839.78
€4,400.35
CA$7,038.77
A$7,884.97
CHF 4,108.79
MX$96,180.39
NOK 52,213.29
SEK 49,233.41
DKK 32,842.98

About the Item

The texture of this artwork is both subtle and engaging. Standing far away this painting invites the viewer to step forward and see up close the eye-catching texture Ottesen created. Framed this piece measures 26.75" x 37.75" x 1", and unframed it measures 26" x 32". Frederik Lund Ottesen studied at the University of Gettysburg, and later at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, where he won the school's most prestigious prize. Arriving in Paris in 1938, Ottesen entered Georges Braque's atelier and exhibited with the Galerie des Quatre Chemins until the second world war. After a distinguished military career, Ottesen returned to France and became friends with Hans Hartung. At this time, he began to paint abstractions. He showed extensively throughout Europe in the 50s and 60s, and was affiliated with the prestigious Galerie Coard in Paris and Downtown Gallery in NY.
  • Creator:
    Frederik Ottesen (1913 - 1975, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1956
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition, appropriate for the age of this artwork.
  • Gallery Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OtFr0011stDibs: LU2465212105532

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