Salcia Bahnc(American, 1896-1979) Rites of Spring Modern Painting. With inspiration and reference to Botticelli's renaissance painting "Primavera," this exquisite seven foot long tempera painting, titled "Rites of Spring" relates and anchors the subject matter both in contemporaryculture and tradition. Ten figures throughout the scene, framed by a top and bottom border. Signed "Salcia Bahnc" in top right corner. Mounted in a silver colored wood frame behind glass, with a label on back from "Penn Academy of Fine Arts." Salcia Bahnc,an expressionist/modernistChicago listed artistwho was discussed in art critic C.J. Bulleit'sbookApples and Madonnas, Emotional Expression in Modern Art. Shown at the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, this very fine painting would look fabulous in a mid-century modern or modern home.

Dimensions are 22 in h x 86 in w x 2 in d. Condition is very good. Wear to frame. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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22 x 86 x 2 in