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Henry David Potwin
"Component" Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Painting

2013

About the Item

Surrealist influenced the figurative painting of a female hooked up to an organic mechanical machine. The work is signed by the artist on the front of the canvas. It is titled, signed and dated by the artist on the back of the canvas. Dimensions without Frame: H 11 in x W 9 in. Artist Biography: Born in Dallas, Texas David Potwin is the oldest of three children. He first started to paint at the age of 8 years old. As a young boy, Potwin's family would summer vacation in Taos, New Mexico. During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come. David attended the University of Houston Fine Arts program from 1969 to 1974. He studied alongside and under a great group of artists in a building called "The Annex" His subjects range from landscapes, portraits, cityscapes to those that are personal to the artist, idiosyncratic, humorous and socially aware.
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    2013
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    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA19.2019.1204.15401stDibs: LU55135465512
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