By Peter Witwer
Located in Soquel, CA
Multi-Color Abstract Expressionist Textural Mid-Century Abstract by Peter Witwer
A stunning mid-century abstract expressionist piece exploding with heavy texture and vivid color by San Francisco artist Peter Witwer (American, 1928-1968). This multi-color abstract, created in 1963, layers dynamic and expressive textural splatters, in the style of Jackson Pollack, with an array of bright colors ranging from brick red and electric blue to pale yellow and pastel pink.
Gallery tag on verso with artist's name, date, and information about the piece.
Displayed in a vintage wood slat frame.
Linen size: 36"H x 34"W.
Framed size: 36.5"H x 34.5"W x 1.5"D.
Unsigned. From a collection of the artist's works.
Provenance: Without a will and a family that had little interest in his art, nearly all of his possessions and close to 100 paintings were turned over to SF’s Conservators Office. His friend, Albert Richard Lasker, purchased all of Peter’s possessions (including the art) and has taken care of them until this day, always sensing there was something remarkable about the collection. Wanting Peter’s work to finally be seen, Richard came to Lost Art Salon with Peter’s story after reading about the new gallery in a July, 2005 issue of the SF Chronicle.
Born George Peter...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Plaster Interior Paintings
MaterialsLinen, Plaster, Oil