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Mid-Century Cubist Figure Painting by Louise Pershing

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Mid-century cubist oil on masonite signed in the lower right. Presented in what is most likely its original frame and presents well. Original label from Contemporary Arts on E 57th in NYC on stretcher. This painting probably dates from the 1940s. Louise Pershing (May 24, 1904- October 14, 1986) was an American painter and sculptor, and a founder of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Pershing exhibited extensively, beginning in 1927 with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. One of her paintings, "Seedlings," was included in the 1937 Carnegie International, and her work was also part of the 1949 and 1950 Internationals. She also had several solo exhibitions. Exhibition of Paintings by Louise Pershing appeared at the Carnegie Institute between March 19-April 26, 1942. Pershing's painting, Coal Tipple earned the Margaret Cooper Prize at the 45th Annual Exhibition of the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors in 1936
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wiscasset, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1017627853532
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