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Pawel Kontny
“New Mexico” Adobe Painting by Pawel Kontny, 20th C. Southwestern Watercolor

Mid 20th Century

$2,200
£1,682.02
€1,937.34
CA$3,082.87
A$3,441.74
CHF 1,803.42
MX$42,130.27
NOK 22,903.45
SEK 21,595.04
DKK 14,458.60
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This evocative 20th-century watercolor painting by Polish-American artist Pawel Kontny captures the timeless architecture and spirit of the Southwest. Titled “New Mexico,” the work features a semi-abstract depiction of a traditional adobe structure rendered in a sophisticated palette of earthy neutrals—including black, brown, beige, and navy—that reflect the region’s natural tones and textures. Executed in watercolor on paper, this expressive composition showcases Kontny’s refined sense of form and atmospheric restraint. The painting is signed lower left and comes housed in a custom vintage frame with UV-protective glass, preserving the subtlety of the watercolor’s tonal variations. A compelling example of mid-century Southwestern modernism, this piece bridges regional subject matter with contemporary abstraction, making it ideal for collectors of modern Western art or interiors inspired by desert minimalism and organic architecture. Provenance: From a private collection in Denver, Colorado.
  • Creator:
    Pawel Kontny (1923 - 2002, Polish)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 281571stDibs: LU27316303932

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