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Lawrence Kupferman
KUPFERMAN American Abstract 1959 Expressionist Painting

1959-60

$3,800
£2,918.03
€3,347.45
CA$5,339.45
A$5,979.84
CHF 3,120.18
MX$73,041.20
NOK 39,697.82
SEK 37,419.95
DKK 24,981.58

About the Item

Lawrence Kupferman (1909-1982) is an American Abstract painter and founder of the Boston Expressionist school. His work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Harvard's Fogg Museum. This large Abstract painting features a figure raising wine a cup to recite the Kiddush, rendered in a frenetic crash of vibrant color so that the figure rises from the soft wash of the background. It was originally titled "Libation Song" ("The Kiddush") but was retitled "L'Chaim" ("To Life"), a reference to the connection between the Kiddush and the completion of creation in the Book of Genesis. Lawrence Kupferman "L'Chaim" ("To Life") 48.5 x 27.5 inches 49.5 x 28.5 inches with frame Oil on Canvas Signed lower right, Title on verso Dated 1959-60
  • Creator:
    Lawrence Kupferman (1909-1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1959-60
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    48.5 x 27.5Price: $3,800
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1299214599442

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