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Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait Drawing – 1958 Signed Expressionist Artwork
$400
£300.96
€347.62
CA$565.30
A$613.44
CHF 325.07
MX$7,523.56
NOK 4,022.72
SEK 3,801.25
DKK 2,595.15
About the Item
Mid-century modern portrait art collectors, this rare 1958 signed expressive drawing by California artist Jerry Campbell is a stunning example of abstract figurative minimalism from the post-war modernist movement. Combining delicate graphite linework with bold, painterly strokes of cream-white paint, the work balances control and spontaneity—a hallmark of American abstract expressionism.
Rendered on board with exposed brown undertones, the contrast between the light impasto-like paint and the fine pencil detail adds a raw, emotional intensity. The piece is believed to be a self-portrait and carries a compelling presence, both introspective and gestural.
Signed “Jerry Campbell” and dated 1958, this work predates his MFA from Otis Art Institute and reflects early influences shaped by the West Coast art scene of the 1950s. Campbell would later go on to work as an exhibit designer for the L.A. County Museum of Natural History and contribute to numerous historical displays in Southern California.
Medium: Graphite and paint on board
Dimensions: 11 in W x 15 1/8 in H (27.94 cm x 38.42 cm)
Color Palette: Cream white, graphite gray, deep brown undertone
Artist Bio Highlights:
• Born in Omaha, Nebraska
• Moved to Los Angeles in 1941
• MFA from Otis Art Institute, 1960
• Exhibit designer for L.A. County Museum of Natural History
• Known for expressive figuration and modernist display design
Keywords: mid century modern art, 1950s portrait drawing, abstract expressionist figure, Jerry Campbell artist, California modernism, Otis Art Institute, graphite on board, vintage self-portrait, minimalist portrait art, postwar American modern, collectible modernist artwork, abstract realism, painterly line drawing
- Dimensions:Height: 15.125 in (38.42 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.225 in (5.72 mm)
- Style:Expressionist (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1958
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6776245116792
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