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Sidney Guberman
1980s Large Abstract Oil Painting "Somethin' Stupid" – Pink, Black, Tan, Framed

1988

About the Item

A striking and bold original abstract oil painting on canvas by American artist Sidney Guberman (b. 1936), titled Somethin' Stupid, created in 1988. This large-scale vintage work features dynamic brushwork and a richly layered palette of black, violet blue, bright coral pink, teal green, brown, pale orange, and gray-green. The expressive composition showcases Guberman’s mastery of form, color, and movement. The painting is professionally mounted in a custom-made frame that complements its dramatic presence. Framed dimensions: 76 ⅞” H x 121 ⅝” W x 2” D. Canvas size: 75 ⅛” H x 120” W x 2” D. This rare piece is ideal for collectors of large-format abstract art and mid- to late-20th century American painting. About the Artist: Sidney Guberman was born in 1936 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Showing artistic promise early on, he studied with regional artists Lew Tilley and Jean Charlot during his youth at the Fountain Valley School. He later attended Princeton University, which at the time offered no formal painting courses. Nevertheless, Guberman pursued his passion independently, producing drawings and collages, and later participated in the university’s inaugural artist-in-residence program with painter Stephen Greene in 1956. After a career in architecture, Guberman dedicated himself fully to art in 1969, developing a distinctive voice in painting, sculpture, and printmaking. He taught extensively in Switzerland and the United States, including at Ecole des Beaux Arts Lausanne, Princeton University, and the Atlanta College of Art. His contributions were recognized with an NEA grant in 1980 and a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1988.
  • Creator:
    Sidney Guberman (1936, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1988
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76.75 in (194.95 cm)Width: 121.5 in (308.61 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good to excellent vintage condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-244481stDibs: LU2737819632

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