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Douglas Denniston
Horse and Boy, Modernist Abstracted Figural Watercolor in Pink, Blue, and Yellow

1945

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Watercolor on paper titled "Horse and Boy" painted by Douglas Denniston (1921-2001) from 1945. Semi abstract picture of a young boy and his horse, painted in shades of pink, blue, and gold. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower margin, titled verso. Presented in a custom gold frame, outer dimensions measure 22 ¼ x 16 ⅛ x 1 ¼ inches. Image sight size is 17 ¼ x 11 inches. Piece is clean and in very good condition - please contact us for a detailed condition report. Expedited and international shipping is available - please contact us for a quote. About the Artist: Douglas Denniston's work is unmistakably modernist. It is also unmistakably his, as the artist strives to imbue each painting with a distinct individuality to demonstrate not only technical virtuosity but a dedication to craft, and the confidence of a man who cut and followed his own path throughout his sixty years of painting. Exploring the formal issues of color, composition and process, Denniston manipulates color and composition to maintain his lifelong conversation with abstraction while challenging and reaffirming perceptions of the natural world. More importantly, he wants to forge an understanding between artist and viewer as personal and aesthetic boundaries are pushed and expanded and one follows. From piece to piece, Denniston follows a highly individual journey and seemingly spiritual inquiry into the tenets of American modernism. Biography courtesy of Askart
  • Creator:
    Douglas Denniston (1921-2004, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 258131stDibs: LU27310741932
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