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Richard Cronin
"One Thousand Words" - Surreal Figurative

c. 1978

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Bold figurative work by Richard Cronin (American, b. 1952). Two figures stand on a patio, turned away from each other. The figures and scene are rendered in blocky, bold shapes, with softly blended yet Fauvist colors, typical of Cronin's style. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Canvas size 48"H x 48"W Richard Cronin (b. 1952) is a surrealist artist who lives and works in Southern California. He became a professional artist in the late 1970s, focusing on symbolic, surreal work, juxtaposing hard lines with soft, blended colors. He calls his style “narrative surrealism” as each piece tells a metaphorical story. Later in his career, Cronin also worked as a graphic designer, creating posters for The Palm Springs Rodeo and local bands. Exhibitions: 1977 - “The Evolution of the Concept,” Gallery Plus, Los Angeles, CA 1985, 1986 - Jill Youngblood Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1987 - International Student Center, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 1993 - Valerie Miller Fine Art, Palm Desert, CA 1999 - Ventura County Art Fair, Ventura, CA 2001, 2002 - “Personal Metaphors,” Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard, CA
  • Creator:
    Richard Cronin (1952, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1978
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Minor corner wear. Two small punctures were repaired by a previous owner. Surface scratch repaired. Professionally cleaned and treated with UV-resistant varnish. New hanging hardware included.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0172_DBH*1stDibs: LU54210123762

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