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George Cecil Carter
Warlock, 1950s Signed Abstract Oil Painting, Black, White, Gray, Orange, Purple

circa 1950s

About the Item

Original oil and metal foil on board abstract painting by George Cecil Carter (1908-1987) circa 1950s. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, titled and dated verso. Painted in shades of dark blue, gray, white, orange, and purple. Presented in an original George Nix frame measuring 30 ¾ x 36 ¾ inches. Image size measures 23 ¼ x 29 ¼ inches. About the Artist: Born 1908, Woodward, Oklahoma Died 1987, Canon City, Colorado George Cecil Carter was born in Oklahoma in 1908 and became a noted Colorado abstract expressionist, despite having no formal training. He worked as a coal miner, gold miner, and machinist at Schneebeck’s Industries in Colorado Springs for twenty years During that time, Carter worked on his art and was was mentored by Broadmoor Academy painter, Charles Bunnell. Carter worked out of Colorado Springs and Canon City, Colorado. He exhibited nationally, including Texas and Illinois. Among his contemporaries are Al Wynne, Mary Chenoweth, and Dale Chisman.
  • Creator:
    George Cecil Carter (1908 - 1987, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 266061stDibs: LU27311320302
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