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Harold Black
Mid Century Langostina Abstract Figurative by Harold Black New York 1960

1960

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Large scale and dramatic, ""Langostina, an abstract painting by Harold Black (American, 1913–1993). Signed lower right and on verso. Presented in giltwood frame. Image, 40”H x 22”W. Measures: 46"H x 28"W. Born: December 13, 1913 in New York City Studied: New York City, National Academy of Design, 6 years under Gifford Beal & Leon Kroll Awards: Hallgarten Prize N.A.D. 1936 Museum of Modern Art Artist as Reporter Award, 1940 U.S. Treasury Department Mural Award, National Competition 1940 Exhibited: Four American Traveling Exhibitions 3–28 April 1940 PM Competition: The Artist as Reporter 15 April to 7 May 1940 Awarded $50 prize "Lines Are Down", gouache Museum of Modern Art, New York City Whitney Museum, New York City Metropolitan Museum, New York City Chicago Art Institute Toledo Museum of Art Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C. Mexican American Cultural Institute, Mexico, D.F., Mexico Solo Exhibitions: Tricker Galleries, New York City, 1937 Three Arts Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1950 Wellons Gallery, New York City, 1954 Three Arts Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1957 Roko Gallery, New York City, 1957 Riverside Museum, New York City, 1958 Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, 1959 Galería San Miguel, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1968 Instituto de Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1982 Oswego Art Guild, Oswego, New York 1986 Old Forge, New York, 1987 The Mill Gallery, Monroe, New York 1987 The Arts Council, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1990 Teaching: Instructor of Painting, The Cooper Union, New York City, 1940-41 Offices & Memberships: President, Manhattan Group, New York City, 1955-57 Vice-President Artists Equity, New York Chapter, 1952-53 Member of National Board, Artists Equity Association Member Audubon Artists, USA Co-chairman Annual Exhibition, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1960-65
  • Creator:
    Harold Black (1913 - 1993, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DN60*1stDibs: LU542838643

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