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Rackstraw Downes Early Abstract Hard Edge Painting, USA 1960s

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Unlike his other works often described as super realist landscape, this painting of Rackstraw Downes (B.1939) presents an abstract rendering with hard edge forms and strong juxtaposition of colors. From early period of Downes' artistic career the painting attests a different capacity of his visual language. Signed with artist's initial lower right corner.
  • Creator:
    Rackstraw Downes 1 (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 15050880482355

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