George Carter

1970s Abstract Figurative Oil Painting – Modernist City Scene With Couple

circa 1970's

"Three Figures Caught in Stained Glass" is a striking vintage semi-abstract oil painting by Denver modernist Edward Marecak, created in the 1980s. This captivating work features thre...

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...

"Pods" is a captivating abstract oil painting created by 20th-century Denver artist, Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This original mid-century modern composition features a harmonious bl...

This vibrant and dynamic original abstract oil painting by Paul Kauvar Smith (1893–1977) showcases the artist’s bold use of color and modernist technique. Executed in oil on board, t...

The 1970s oil-on-paper painting illustrates semi-abstractly a street scene with two figures, vehicle and building. Mulberry, yellow and green are the stand-out colors. Cream mat with...

Vibrant mid century modern abstracted figurative in orange, red and black by Bay Area artist Paul Sheppard. Dated 1959 and signed "Sheppard." Presented i...

City view is an original modern artwork realized by Louis Mazot in the late 20th Century. Mixed media on board. Hand signed on the lower margin. Includes frame 28 x 33 cm Fair co...

Antique American modernist signed original oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1930. Signed illegibly. Image size 20L x 16H. Housed in a period giltwood frame.