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Gail Chase-Bien
River Pastel / contemporary minimal warm calm etherial realism

2016

About the Item

Serene 'River Pastel ' created with pastel on gessoed watercolor paper with gouache, and framed under Museum Plexiglass in warm silver, is created by American Artist Gail Chase Bien, who paints thinly layered oil on linen and etherial Realism pastels over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offerings — specifically, the play of light as it touches upon water and earth — Gail Chase Bien's nature-inspired works bridge realism with abstraction, and convey a thin veneer of the of human spirit. Complex, rich, and slow in the making, Chase Bien's paintings and pastels, with their serene simplicity, are intended to be viewed and enjoyed over time. The artist's works are included in prestigious collections, both public and private, worldwide. 'River Pastel' is a contemporary work on paper that has been professionally and archival mounted to wood. The scene depicts a moment in time along a calm river's edge. Colors range from warm copper to bronze with muted reds, browns and cream. The work is 23 x 72 inches. And the outer dimension of the frame is 24 1/2 x 73 1/2. 'River Pastel' is a sublime work of art that will surely bring its viewers a lifetime of enjoyment.
  • Creator:
    Gail Chase-Bien (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2016
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 73.5 in (186.69 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Artist signed, titled and dated verso. The frame has some marring on the corners creating an antiquing affect. The artwork condition is excellent.
  • Gallery Location:
    Burlingame, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FDCHAG00261stDibs: LU37535868752
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