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Harold KitnerMid-Century Modern Figural of Two Women and Child by Harold Kitner Kent State1958
1958
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Expressive Mid-Century figural painting of two women and child in pastel hues by Harold Kitner (American, 1921 - 2004).
Image, 33"H x 48"W
Walnut frame, 34"H x 49"W x 2"D
Harold Kitner was born on May 18, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of Isaac and Frieda Kitner. He obtained his MA from Case Western Reserve University in 1947. Kitner was a postgraduate from Cleveland Institute, Ohio University, Cleveland College, Washington and Lee University. He obtained his Doctorate from Kent State University. Exhibition: Harold Kitner - Active / Figure / Exaltation at Kent State School of Art Gallery in Kent, Ohio in 2014.
Harold Kitner taught for over 30 years at the Kent State University School of Art.
Harold Kitner began teaching art and art history at Kent State University in 1947. During his career, he served as Director and Chairman of the Fine Arts Division. Kitner played a significant role in creating the Art School’s core program, organizing the Kent State Arts Festival, and the Blossom Festival School. He also served as President of the Kent chapter of the American Association of University Professors, and was an art critic for the Akron Beacon Journal. In 1967, Kitner became Kent State University’s first Faculty Ombudsman, officially titled Dean for Faculty Counsel. He held this position until 1974. At the time of the Kent State shootings, Kitner’s position as Ombudsman meant that he was involved in many of the decisions regarding University administration in the weeks and months following the Kent State shootings. Kitner began a partial retirement in 1980, and left Kent to become the director of the Institute of the South Florida Art Center in 1990.
- Creator:Harold Kitner (1921 - 2004, American)
- Creation Year:1958
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Condition:Painting is very good condition. Professionally cleaned and UV protective varnish applied. wood frame is good and included as-is. Frame previously had a edge of gold plastic trim (removed).
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: RJA90371stDibs: LU54213769332
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