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Harold Cohn Beauty in the Simplicity Signed Modernist Figurative Line Study
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A modernist figurative line drawing on paper titled “Beauty in the Simplicity” by Harold Cohn. Signed and dated 1955 on the lower right. Using a minimalist yet expressive ink line, Cohn emphasizes elegance over excess, defining the figure’s gentle posture, delicate hands, and flowing gown with rhythmic curves and spirals. Her uplifted gaze and serene expression suggest a timeless nobility, evoking classical portraiture while maintaining a modernist sensibility. The drawing is a study in restraint and sophistication, celebrating femininity through form and contour. With influences from the School of Paris and modernist masters like Matisse, Cohn balances spontaneity and structure to evoke a timeless elegance.
Provenance: Collection of Bloomfield Fine Arts Gallery, formally in Birmingham, Michigan. Dimensions: 25”h x 19.25”w x 1”d (framed). In good vintage condition. Full condition reports are available upon request.
Harold Cohn (1908–1982) was an American modernist painter and lithographer based in Detroit, Michigan. He began exhibiting his work in the early 1930s, developing a style influenced by Cubism and artists like Henri Matisse. Cohn's paintings often featured bold color palettes and simplified forms, reflecting his interest in modernist aesthetics. Wolfs Gallery Throughout his career, Cohn's work was showcased in prominent institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Carnegie Institute, the Los Angeles Museum of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. His contributions to American modernism have been recognized through these exhibitions, solidifying his reputation in the art community. Cohn's artworks continue to be appreciated for their vibrant expression and are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of mid-20th-century American art.
- Creator:Harold Cohn (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:“In Good Condition.”.
- Seller Location:Keego Harbor, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2715345111602
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