Ruth Todd

Evolution of the Gods (Abstract Painting in Red, Black, Gray & White)

1961

"Dawn of the Tigris" is a captivating oil on canvas abstract painting by 20th Century artist Gwendolyn Dufill Meux (1893–1973). This striking piece, measuring 48 x 36 inches, is hous...

This striking abstract oil painting by American modernist Edward (Eduardo) Arcenio Chavez (1917–1995) captures a dynamic bird motif rendered in bold, expressive color. Painted circa 1980, the composition radiates energy with its rich palette of red, blue, purple, orange, and black, layered to create depth and movement. The work exemplifies Chavez’s signature Mid-Century Modern and postwar abstract style, where organic form meets vibrant geometry. The painting is presented in its vintage frame, with overall dimensions measuring 30 ½ x 28 ½ inches and an image size of 29 ¼ x 27 inches. Its bold scale and commanding presence make it a powerful addition to any modern or contemporary art collection. About the Artist: Born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, Eduardo Chavez...

This striking abstract oil on canvas painting, titled Homage to Diebenkorn, is a vibrant exploration of color and form by artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019). F...

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...