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Julius WassersteinLarge-Scale Abstract Expressionist Figurative Couple1983-84
1983-84
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A striking large-scale abstract expressionist figurative acrylic on canvas by Bay Area artist Julius Wasserstein (American, 1924-1985). Two abstracted figures, a man in a suit and a woman in a blue wedding dress and vail, stand side by side against a black background. This painting was completed in 1984, just one year before the artist died. Acquired from the original purchaser who purchased it at the Paule Anglem Gallery in San Francisco.
Signed "Julius Wasserstein" and dated 84 on verso.
Gallery tag on verso with title "Midnight Bride", date, and other info.
Displayed in a simple wood slat frame.
Canvas size: 68.5"H x 51.5"W.
Post War California artist Julius Wasserstein (American, 1924-1985) studied at the California School of Fine Art (now San Francisco Art Institute) 1950-53 and the San Francisco State College, 1955-58. Wasserstein taught at the San Francisco Art Institute 1960-63 and was the recipient of San Francisco Art Association Nellie Sullivan Award in 1961.
Public Collections: The Oakland Museum; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Literature: Susan Landauer, The San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism; Thomas Albright, Art in the San Francisco Bay Area, 1945-1980; Henry Hopkins, Painting and Sculpture in California: The Modern Era; San Francisco Art Association (Institute) Catalog of the Art Bank.
- Creator:Julius Wasserstein (1924 - 1985, American)
- Creation Year:1983-84
- Dimensions:Height: 69.5 in (176.53 cm)Width: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Condition:Very Good Condition.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: JT-7465*1stDibs: LU5429563822
Julius Wasserstein
Postwar California artist Julius Wasserstein studied at the California School of Fine Art (now San Francisco Art Institute), 1950–53 and the San Francisco State College, 1955–58. Wasserstein taught at the San Francisco Art Institute 1960–63 and was the recipient of the San Francisco Art Association Nellie Sullivan Award in 1961. His work is held in public collections including the Oakland Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
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