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Mid-Century Modernist Gouache Still Life Painting by Lorraine Le Sueur 1911-1992

$1,250

£961.54

€1,150.96

CA$1,818.15

A$1,864.20

CHF 1,062.16

MX$23,729.71

NOK 12,200.44

SEK 12,729.46

DKK 8,603.64

About the Item

A wonderfully vibrant circa 1950s gouache on paper by American painter and printmaker Lorraine Le Sueur (1911-1992), depicting a highly stylized modernist still life. Signed “Lorraine Le Sueur” at lower left. The composition is especially appealing for its exuberant color and confident abstraction. A tabletop arrangement of fruit, flowers, a vessel and a brilliant green goblet is reduced to overlapping planes of saturated cobalt blue, citron yellow, coral, chartreuse, aubergine, turquoise, violet and orange. Fine, almost atomic linear motifs dance across the background and foreground, providing a delicate counterpoint to the painting’s bold, flattened forms. The gouache is particularly rich and beautifully saturated—the paint has a wonderfully dense, almost juicy quality that gives the colors tremendous presence. Areas of opaque color sit directly against one another, while subtle evidence of the artist’s brushwork and the texture of the paper retain the immediacy and character of the original painting. A striking example of mid-20th-century American modernism, the work feels distinctly of its period while remaining remarkably fresh and contemporary. About the Artist Painter and printmaker Lorraine Le Sueur studied at the Minneapolis School of Art from 1934 to 1935. She had a show at the Walker Art Center in 1940 and later taught at the Walker Art Center School and the St. Paul Art Center. Le Sueur was married to fellow artist Mac Le Sueur, with whom she also exhibited. While working in both painting and printmaking, Le Sueur became particularly known for silkscreen prints depicting dance and dancers. Her work was exhibited at a number of prominent Minnesota institutions and exhibitions, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; the St. Paul Gallery and School of Art; and the University of Minnesota Gallery. The artwork is presented in a white mat and is hinged to the mat with archival linen tape. The mat is included with the purchase. The black frame shown is for presentation and reference only and is not included. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The reverse shows age-related toning, spotting and surface discoloration consistent with a work on paper of this period; these do not affect the presentation of the artwork when viewed from the front. Dimensions: Outer mat: 19 in. H x 22 in. W Sight size: 12 in. H x 15.5 in. W Circa 1950s.

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 0.125 in (3.18 mm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Paper,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10007251478402

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