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Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

American, 1905-1999

Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1905. He attended the University of Minnesota for a while before studying at the Minneapolis School of Art, under Cameron Booth, and graduated in 1926. Loran was awarded a traveling scholarship from the Chaloner Foundation (Paris Prize) after graduation and spent the next four years in Europe, living in Cézanne’s studio. Loran had always been fascinated by the work of the artist Paul Cézanne, and it motivated him throughout his life both in his painting and writing. He would later pen several books and articles based on his time spent in what was once Cézanne’s world. Once he returned home, Loran moved to California and began not only painting and continuing his art career, but also took up teaching at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as chairman of the art department from 1952–56 and continued teaching there until his retirement in 1973, where he was awarded a University Citation. Berkeley once again awarded Loran, this time in 1981, declaring him an Emeritus Professor.

During the 1940s, Loran belonged to a group of some 20 artists that produced lithographs for the “Chronicle Contemporary Graphics” project. Around the same time, he published two books (one of which was the successful Cézanne Composition) and two articles in art magazines the following decade. By the late 1960s, Loran had changed focus and began painting more abstract images, fusing Op Art, Pop Art and Hard Edge. Perhaps his new direction was influenced by his time spent in New York learning under the artist Hans Hoffman, an artist from Europe who was heavily interested in bringing modern European techniques and philosophies to America. Loran was eventually hindered by visual impairment but continued painting until about a year before his death. He passed away in Berkeley, California, in 1999.

(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)

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Artist: Erle Loran
Modern Abstracted Wyoming Landscape 46"H x 52"W
Modern Abstracted Wyoming Landscape 46"H x 52"W

Modern Abstracted Wyoming Landscape 46"H x 52"W

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Wyoming Gold Diggings, Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape #3 Beautiful abstracted geometric landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999) of the Wyoming "Gold Diggins"....

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

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Summer Mountains Wyoming Gold Diggins Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran, Berkeley
Summer Mountains Wyoming Gold Diggins Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran, Berkeley

Summer Mountains Wyoming Gold Diggins Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran, Berkeley

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Bright and vibrant abstracted landscape depicting the Wyoming mountains on a summer day by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). From a collection of his works. Estate stamp on verso. Un...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

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Blue City Trees - Abstract Geometric Landscape
Blue City Trees - Abstract Geometric Landscape

Blue City Trees - Abstract Geometric Landscape

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold, large scale geometric abstract landscape with brilliant blue toned trees in an abstracted urban color-field setting by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unsigned. Estate stamp ...

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1970s Abstract Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

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Large Scale Abstract -- Rocky Image II
Large Scale Abstract -- Rocky Image II

Large Scale Abstract -- Rocky Image II

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1980s Abstracted Bay Area Landscape -- Oakland to Tamalpais Views

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Gorgeous colors in this abstract of the sunrise on the bay by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed on verso. From a...

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"Cliffside" Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape 42"H x 52"W, Signed
"Cliffside" Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape 42"H x 52"W, Signed

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"Cliffside", Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape Colorful modern abstract landscape titled "Cliffside" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coas...

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Mid Century Cyan Abstract
Mid Century Cyan Abstract

Mid Century Cyan Abstract

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Located in Soquel, CA

Dynamic mid century cyan abstract by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed "Erle Loran" and dated "51" lower right. Presented in silver toned metal frame with mat sans glass. Image size: 21.75"H x 15"W. Framed size: 25"H x 18"W. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...

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"Fantasy Bay" Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape
"Fantasy Bay" Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape

"Fantasy Bay" Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape

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Located in Soquel, CA

"Fantasy Bay", Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape Gorgeous large-scale abstract geometric landscape inspired by the San Francisco Cargill Salt Ponds, titl...

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Large Scale Abstracted Cityscape -- Mountains Overlooking the City
Large Scale Abstracted Cityscape -- Mountains Overlooking the City

Large Scale Abstracted Cityscape -- Mountains Overlooking the City

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant abstract of Berkeley Hills overlooking the city of Oakland, California by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Presented in a wood slat white frame. Signed lower right "Loran." ...

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Abstracted Geometric Landscape -- "Desert Dreams"
Abstracted Geometric Landscape -- "Desert Dreams"

Abstracted Geometric Landscape -- "Desert Dreams"

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Located in Soquel, CA

Vivid abstract geometric landscape of Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Desert by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), 1989. Signed lower right "Loran '89." Estate stamp on verso. Unframed. Image size: 60"H x 52"W. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...

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Four Red Mountains - Abstract Landscape
Four Red Mountains - Abstract Landscape

Four Red Mountains - Abstract Landscape

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Located in Soquel, CA

Vivid and arresting abstracted landscape of four red mountains by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), c. 1985. Estate stamp on verso. Provenance; From the estate of Earl Loran; David Carlson...

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Modern Abstracted Landscape -- Wyoming Abstract #1
Modern Abstracted Landscape -- Wyoming Abstract #1

Modern Abstracted Landscape -- Wyoming Abstract #1

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Located in Soquel, CA

Abstract landscape painting of Wyoming Hills by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower right "Loran '83." Prese...

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Large Scale Bay Area Abstracted Landscape -- Salt Ponds
Large Scale Bay Area Abstracted Landscape -- Salt Ponds

Large Scale Bay Area Abstracted Landscape -- Salt Ponds

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Striking large scale abstracted landscape oil depicting San Francisco Bay salt ponds by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), Unframed. Purchased as part of larger collection. Measures 72"H x 52"W x 2"D. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...

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"Cliff's Formation" - Modernist Geometric Abstracted Landscape
"Cliff's Formation" - Modernist Geometric Abstracted Landscape

"Cliff's Formation" - Modernist Geometric Abstracted Landscape

By Erle Loran

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous abstracted geometric landscape titled, "Cliff's Formation" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), 1984. Unframed. Signed and dated lower right "Loran '84" and titled "Cliff's ...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

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Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red
Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red

Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red

By Erle Loran

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Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red Dramatic large scale abstracted landscape with white, blue and red shapes by Erle Loran (American, 190...

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"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape

"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape

By Erle Loran

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"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape Bold large scale abstracted landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Estate stamp on verso. Can be oriented ve...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

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Large Scale Abstract Geometric Landscape -- Trees Over Water

Large Scale Abstract Geometric Landscape -- Trees Over Water

By Erle Loran

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Vibrant modernist abstract geometric landscape of trees by the water with reflections by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed "Loran" lower right corner. Estate stamp on verso. Unframed. Measures 52"H x 72"W x 2D. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Erle Loran Abstract Paintings

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Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape 40"H x 52"W
Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape 40"H x 52"W

Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape 40"H x 52"W

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Large Scale San Francisco Bay Abstract Geometric Landscape -- "Tidal Planes"
Large Scale San Francisco Bay Abstract Geometric Landscape -- "Tidal Planes"

Large Scale San Francisco Bay Abstract Geometric Landscape -- "Tidal Planes"

By Erle Loran

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