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James McCrackenUntitled - Buddha with Aloe and Flowerscirca 1948
circa 1948
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This oil on board is by James McCracken (1875-1967). It is a lush, exotic composition, depicting a Buddha statue atop a lotus flower. There are other flowers in the background as well as some kind of aloe or other succulent plant. It has been said of McCracken's work that it is, "highly stylized technique of flat, linear compositions and rich, pastel colors." This work is an excellent example of that description of his most well-known style. It measures 27.25”x23.5” (33”x29.25” framed). It is composed of oil on Masonite and signed in the lower left. The frame goes beautifully with the painting. It is a dark wood with lighter highlights and it has gentle scalloping which mimics the shapes of the aloe in the painting. The whole package has somewhat of a tropical/deco aesthetic. Because of the style, I would estimate it was done in the late 1940s or 1950s. The painting is in good condition. The frame is in fair to good condition, with a small bit of separation in the corners. Please look at the photographs.
McCracken was born in Pundland, Scotland in 1875 and as a young man emigrated to the United States, there he settled in a suburb of Chicago, Oak Park. As a successful painter and illustrator, he kept studios and exhibited in New York and Miami. He is best known for his pastoral landscapes and tropical scenes. McCracken was a successful illustrator, contributing cover work to national magazines and illustrations for children's books, newspapers and railroad posters. McCracken painted in Iowa with Marvin Cone and Grant Wood, and also in Chicago. His subjects included regionalist landscape paintings and exotic birds, executed in a Art Deco inspired style, similar to Jessie Arms Botke. He exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago and worked as an illustrator.
- Creator:James McCracken (1875 - 1967, American)
- Creation Year:circa 1948
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in good condition, especially for its age. The frame is in fair to good condition, with a small bit of separation in the corners. Please look at the photographs.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: PM08012018-21stDibs: LU66633107141
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