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Hayes Lyon
1945 American Modern Oil Painting - Portrait of Artist's Wife with Fruit

1945

About the Item

This captivating 1945 oil painting by American artist Hayes Lyon portrays Bessy Lyon, the artist’s wife, in a warm and intimate portrait. The piece features soft yet vivid tones and is presented in a classic wood frame with outer dimensions of 35 ¼ x 29 ¼ x 1 ¾ inches. The image size is 30 x 24 inches, offering a perfect blend of personal narrative and artistic mastery. The painting remains in excellent vintage condition – please contact us for a detailed condition report. About the Artist: Hayes Lyon (1901-1987) was an influential artist best known for his depictions of the rugged Rocky Mountain landscape and Southwestern subjects. A native of Athol, Kansas, Lyon relocated to Colorado in the 1920s and pursued formal art training at the Chappell School of Art in Denver and the University of Denver. His early work was inspired by the landscapes and people of New Mexico and Colorado. Lyon’s career spanned several decades and encompassed a wide range of styles and subjects, including murals, figurative works, and landscapes. He was greatly influenced by his time in Europe during World War II, where he encountered the works of renowned artists like Giorgio de Chirico and Diego Rivera. Lyon’s artistic evolution was marked by a growing focus on abstraction, as seen in his later works. His participation in the WPA’s Colorado Art Project and exhibitions at the Denver Art Museum helped cement his place in Colorado’s art history. Lyon’s works have been shown in notable institutions such as the Denver Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the University of Illinois. His contributions to American art continue to be celebrated, and his works are housed in collections at the Fort Lupton Library, the Denver Art Museum, and the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art. Provenance: Private collection, Denver, Colorado Expedited and international shipping options are available. Please contact us for shipping quotes.
  • Creator:
    Hayes Lyon (1901 - 1987, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.25 in (89.54 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    American Modern
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Painting is clean and in very good vintage condition - please contact us if you would like a detailed condition report.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 258671stDibs: LU27310742102

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