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Mary ChenowethMid-Century Modern Etching “Flight” by Mary Chenoweth, Signed, Framed, 1950scirca 1950s
circa 1950s
$2,400
£1,832.34
€2,098.67
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A$3,759.56
CHF 1,972.05
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NOK 24,893.22
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This striking mid-century modern etching, titled Flight, is an original abstract expressionist work by renowned Colorado Springs artist Mary Chenoweth (1918–1999). Created circa 1950s, the black-and-white composition reflects Chenoweth’s dynamic and emotionally charged style, part of her expressive “Flight” series. The print is pencil signed, titled, and editioned “3/5” by the artist in the lower margin—making it a rare, limited-edition piece.
Presented in a custom wood frame with archival 8-ply matting and UV70 protectant glass, the piece is professionally preserved and display-ready.
Mary Chenoweth was a pioneering female artist and influential art educator, best known for her contributions to Abstract Expressionism and modern printmaking in the American West. She taught at Colorado College for over two decades, shaping generations of artists while producing a compelling body of work that fused raw emotion with bold graphic form.
A collector’s gem, this evocative etching exemplifies Chenoweth’s innovative spirit and mid-century aesthetic.
- Creator:Mary Chenoweth (1918 - 1999, American)
- Creation Year:circa 1950s
- Dimensions:Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 284601stDibs: LU27316704302
Mary Chenoweth was a prolific artist who worked in a variety of media, from painting in oil, collage, pen and ink drawing, printmaking to sculpture. She painted in vibrant colors, stylized shapes and in an abstract expressionist style.Chenoweth received a B.F.A. from Denver University in 1950, where she studied with Vance Kirkland. In 1953, she received an M.F.A. in printmaking from the University if Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. That same year she went to Colorado Springs to teach at the Fine Arts Center School, where abstract expressionist painter Emerson Woelffler was the Director. She then joined the Colorado College, where she served as Professor of Art for thirty years.
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