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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Blue City Trees: Large Scale Geometric Abstract Landscape, 52x60
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 ...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Wyoming Gold Diggings, Large Abstract Geometric Landscape, 1980s
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"....
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
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Four Red Mountains - Abstract Acrylic Landscape Painting, 1985
By Erle Loran
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Large Scale Bay Area Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with White, Blue, Red
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Mountains and High Desert, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Mountains and High Desert, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran Modernist abstracted landscape painting of the mountains and John Day Painted Desert in Oregon by Erle...
Acrylic, Canvas
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"Desert Dreams" Abstract Geometric Landscape, Acrylic on Canvas, 1989
By Erle Loran
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Large Scale Painted Desert Oregon Abstracted Landscape -- Spring Mountain View
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and exceptional Cezanne inspired abstract of Spring Mountain scene of the John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Desert in Oregon by Erle Loran (A...
Canvas, Acrylic
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"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Early 20th Century California Industrial Scene Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant California modernist industrial landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and dated lower left "Erle Loran '37." Presented in a gilt wood frame, with faux suede liner, giltwood fillet and off white archival mat. Image, 15”H x 19”L. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
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San Francisco Salt Ponds II, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
San Francisco Salt Ponds II, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape A bright and colorful abstract interpretation in monumental scale of the Bay ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,000
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Large Scale San Francisco Bay Abstract Geometric Landscape -- "Tidal Planes"
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful abstracted geometric landscape of mountains surrounding San Francisco Bay Area titled "Tidal Planes" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and dated lower right "Lora...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Wyoming Abstract #4 - Mid Century Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning pastel on paper of Wyoming by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower left." Unframed. Image, 14"H x 17"L. Condition: minor age toning to edges and pastel smudges. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
Pastel, Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
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Salt Ponds 1, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with Pink
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Salt Ponds 1, Large Scale Modern Geometric Abstract Landscape with Pink A bright and colorful monumental scale abstract interpretation of the Bay Area salt...
Linen, Acrylic
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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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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1980s Abstracted Bay Area Landscape -- Oakland to Tamalpais Views
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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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." ...
Acrylic, Canvas
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"Cliffside" Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape 42"H x 52"W, Signed
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"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...
Linen, Acrylic
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"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 ...
Canvas, Acrylic
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"Fantasy Bay" Large Scale Modern Abstract Geometric SF Salt Ponds Landscape
By Erle Loran
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Modern Abstracted Landscape -- Wyoming Abstract #1
By Erle Loran
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
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Large Scale Abstract Geometric Landscape -- Trees Over Water
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
$995
H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
Enchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink, Acrylic Abstract Painting, 61x91 cm
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Enchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink - Floral Meadow Flowers Soft Abstract Invest Nature Joy Stillness In this vibrant acrylic painting, I've poured my passion for the abstrac...
Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
$7,800
H 45 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
Abstract Landscape Mixed Media Canvas Painting 45x45" The clarity of a shore
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$675
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Original-Magic Bell-British Awarded Artist-Abstract Expression-oil on canvas
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
In her 2024 series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing the...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,490
H 24.02 in W 47.84 in D 0.79 in
Floral Fantasy: Nature Abstract Bold Statement Colorful Invest Striking Delight
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Floral Fantasy Nature, Abstract, Bold, Statement, Colorful, Invest, Striking, Delight, Modern, Landscape. In this work, I've poured my heart into a vivid garden of dreams, u...
Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
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H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 1.38 in
The Awakening: Colorful Floral Landscape Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Awakening 2 Floral Landscape Nature Colorful Vibrant Flowers Joy Delight Texture Layers Little Gem In creating this painting, I portrayed the vibrant dance of nature and...
Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
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H 38.58 in W 66.14 in D 1.8 in
Coastal Equilibrium: Abstract Expressionist Oil and Acrylic Painting
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
All the custom charges are included in the final price agreed. Turquoise, beige, red, lines, blue, fluid, movement. Abstract expressionist painting, large-scale contemporary art...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$400
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.79 in
Captivated: Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Captivated Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy, Captivated, Beauty, Enchanted, Enthralled, Vivid, Bold This series connects to that around as...
Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
$661
H 19.61 in W 15.67 in D 0.56 in
Original-Dahlias in Dusk-Gold Leaf and oil-British Awarded Artist-abstract
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
With strokes of Gold, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic, Shizico painted a visual symphony of abstract expression in this on-going series [Landscape Memories]; it's a part of her [Sunlit Series...
Gold Leaf
Path of Memories
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work explores memory as a path shaped not only by events, but also by people, encounters, and inner transformation. It speaks about how, when we look back, we begin to see a com...
Canvas, Acrylic
Unfolding
By Kseniia Ivanova
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work embodies the state of opening oneself to new experience. “Unfolding” is the moment of meeting your own strength and vulnerability at once — where chaos transforms into harm...
Canvas, Acrylic
Quiet Yard
Located in Zofingen, AG
shipped in roll This work draws on personal memories of time spent with family. The image of a rural courtyard, animals, and the surrounding space is not merely a setting, but an i...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,283
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
#600 Acrylic, Abstract Painting by Jessie Woodward, 2022
By Jessie Woodward
Located in Deddington, GB
#600 by Jessie Woodward [2022] Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming to communicate how pure abs...
Canvas, Acrylic, Pen
Abstracted Geometric Landscape -- "Mining Country"
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"Mining Country" Montana, a beautiful geometric abstract watercolor in blue and soft orange hues, by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and da...
Paper, Watercolor
Mid Century Figurative -- Navajo Weaver Hogan
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful modernist watercolor of a Navajo hogan with figure by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Estate signed with provenance on verso. Presented in rustic black painted wooden fra...
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Berkeley Hills Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful modern abstracted landscape of Berkeley Hills by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and dated "Loran '76" lower right corner. Unframed. I...
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Fauvist Sailboats Near The Marina, Berkeley
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful nautical painting of sailboats racing in the Inner Harbor near Berkeley/Oakland, California by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unframed. Si...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 18.25 in W 15.25 in
Erle Loran Modernist Abstract Colorful Pastel Drawing California Artist
By Erle Loran
Located in Surfside, FL
Mixed media on paper, each with estate of the artist label affixed verso. Born: October 3, 1905, Minneapolis, MN Died: May 13, 1999, Berkeley, CA Erle Loran was born in 1905 in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 3, 1905. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Loran studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under direction of Cameron Booth. His talent was recognized early when in 1926, he won the Paris Prize of $6,000.00 offered by the John Armstrong Chaloner Foundation of New York City for travel and study which provided him the benefit of a traveling scholarship to Europe where he lived in the studio of Paul Cézanne. This exposure provided much influence to Loran's life, where he saw the works of Picasso and other mid century European modernists. Upon his return to the United States he published many articles on Cezanne. Loran moved to Northern California in 1936 and in 1937 he began his long teaching career in the art department of the University of California Berkeley. Worth Ryder invited Loran to join the faculty in 1936. Loran became identified as a leading exponent of the “Berkeley School,” a term coined by a San Francisco critic. The work of the group reflected Cézanne's concepts but placed greater emphasis on linear and texture. Loran, together with his colleagues, Ryder, Margaret Peterson...
Gouache
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H 17.25 in W 13.25 in
Erle Loran Modernist Abstract Colorful Gouache Painting California Artist
By Erle Loran
Located in Surfside, FL
Mixed media on paper, each with estate of the artist label affixed verso. Born: October 3, 1905, Minneapolis, MN Died: May 13, 1999, Berkeley, CA Erle Loran was born in 1905 in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 3, 1905. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Loran studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under direction of Cameron Booth. His talent was recognized early when in 1926, he won the Paris Prize of $6,000.00 offered by the John Armstrong Chaloner Foundation of New York City for travel and study which provided him the benefit of a traveling scholarship to Europe where he lived in the studio of Paul Cézanne. This exposure provided much influence to Loran's life, where he saw the works of Picasso and other mid century European modernists. Upon his return to the United States he published many articles on Cezanne. Loran moved to Northern California in 1936 and in 1937 he began his long teaching career in the art department of the University of California Berkeley. Worth Ryder invited Loran to join the faculty in 1936. Loran became identified as a leading exponent of the “Berkeley School,” a term coined by a San Francisco critic. The work of the group reflected Cézanne's concepts but placed greater emphasis on linear and texture. Loran, together with his colleagues, Ryder, Margaret Peterson...
Gouache
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H 72 in W 52 in D 2 in
San Francisco Salt Ponds, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
San Francisco Salt Ponds, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Geometric Landscape Dramatic large scale abstracted landscape inspired by the Cargill San Francisco ...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 46 in W 52 in D 2 in
Painted Hills of John Day Fossil Beds Abstracted Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Painted hills in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999).Erle Loran was a modernist of urban-coast views and geometric painting. Lora...
Canvas, Acrylic
Navajo Adobe in the Desert, 1938
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning watercolor of southwest adobe house by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower right "Er...
Laid Paper, Watercolor
Mt. Tamalpais from East Bay
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Orange buildings with Mt. Tamalpais in distance with bright blue and orange colors by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Estate stamp on verso. Signed lower right "Loran". Unframed. ...
Acrylic, Canvas
Oakland to Tamalpais Views - Fauvist Abstracted Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful abstracted landscape of the Inner Harbor at Alameda and Mount Tamalpais, with towers in the foreground by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed upper left on border. Esta...
Canvas, Acrylic
Wyoming Abstract
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract acrylic painting titled "Wyoming" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower left corner. Presented in ...
Acrylic, Canvas