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Henry David Potwin
“Above The Land of Plenty” Colorful Contemporary Abstract Surrealist Painting

2006

About the Item

Contemporary figurative painting by Henry David Potwin. Colorful and vibrant painting incorporating a nude female and a pair of eyes with floral and agricultural elements in the background. Signed by artist on bottom right corner; titled and dated at the back. Currently hung in gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 36 in. x W 30 in. Artist Biography: Born in Dallas, Texas David Potwin is the oldest of three children. He first started to paint at the age of eight years old. As a young boy, Potwin's family would spend summer vacation in Taos, New Mexico. During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come. David attended the University of Houston Fine Arts program from 1969 to 1974. He studied alongside and under a great group of artists in a building called "The Annex." His subjects range from landscapes, portraits, cityscapes to those that are personal to the artist, idiosyncratic, humorous and socially aware.
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  • Creation Year:
    2006
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA19.2021.0629.28371stDibs: LU55138385442

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