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Alexis Pencovic"Blackberries Are Red When They Are Green" - Trompe L'Oeil Still Life1970
1970
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"Blackberries Are Red When They Are Green" - Trompe L'Oeil Still Life
Hyper realistic still life by Alexis Pencovic (American, 1921-1987). A still life arrangement of blackberries with leaves and blossoms is shown in a white and blue pitcher. This piece is beautifully executed in a trope l'oeil style, with realistic lighting and textures.
Monogram and date in the lower left corner "AP 1970"
Titled, signed and dated on verso:
"Blackberries Are Red When They Are Green" Alexis Pencovic 1970 Oil on Gesso Panel
Presented in a giltwood frame with a white mat.
Frame size: 17.5"H x 15.5"W
Panel size: 10"H x 8"W
Alexis Pencovic was born in Oregon on March 8, 1921. Pencovic spent most of his life in San Francisco until his death on June 9, 1987. He was an artist, illustrator, and president of the Bay Area Conservation Guild.
Pencovic began his studies with Angeline Stansbury in Chico, and later attended the California School of Fine Arts, where he won two Albert Bender scholarships. He served in the army for three years, and then attended the American School of Berlin, the Academy of Art (San Francisco) and the de Young Art Museum School. Later in life, Pencovic was named chief conservator of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
1971 - Artists Co-Op Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1969 - Artists Co-Op Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1968 – Artell’s Gallery, Woodside, CA
1968 – Society of Western Artist 27 Annual (3rd Prize), de You Museum, San Francisco, CA
1965 – Union Court, San Francisco, CA
1965 – Artists Co-Op Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- Creator:Alexis Pencovic (1921 - 1987, American)
- Creation Year:1970
- Dimensions:Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition. Frame is vintage and may show signs of use, including minor loss of gilding. Imperfections have been minimized, but frame is included "as-is" at no charge.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: DBH97461stDibs: LU54215804372
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