Captivating 1950s ink and watercolor work by important artist Fred Schwartz depicting two female figurative abstractive nudes in a bold, cubist-inspired style. The composition features exaggerated features, abstracted anatomy, and rhythmic use of color. The figures are set against a stylized window background with rich blue crosshatching, while the women's curving forms are accented by colorful, almost Fauvist touches in the hair and eyes.

Rendered in a confident hand, the work showcases Schwartz's flair for expressive linework and sensual figuration. Signed and dated. Newly framed in fresh contemporary maple with a pale green mat that complements the palette beautifully. A unique and sophisticated statement piece for modernist, eclectic, or mid-century-inspired interiors. Along the lines of later Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Amedeo Modigliani, Kees van Dongen, and Jean Cocteau.

About the artist:

Fred R. Schwartz, born in New York City, began his career in art following World War II. Schwartz receiving his Ph.D in Art Education from New York University, Dr. Schwartz taught at Pratt Institute, the Philadelphia College of Art, and Michigan State University during the 1960s.

In 1969 he was named Chair of the Art Department at Kean University. At Kean he oversaw the growth of the department into a major center for art studies. His paintings are often in bold, vibrant colors, some free in form others utilizing unique geometric design elements. Upon retirement from Kean he taught courses at Parsons the New School for Design and continued his creative work as a painter and sculptor.

Dr. Schwartz was the president of Burr Artists of NYC, which exhibited annually at New York galleries including the Cort Gallery at Lincoln Center, Broome Street Galler and Lever House.

Exhibition Record: (Galleries and Art Shows): First Prize for Mixed Media work presented by George Grosz at an arts exhibition of the Huntington Art League, 1956 Exhibition Record (Museums, Institutions & Awards): Multi-Media Arts Gallery Montserrat Gallery Pleiades Gallery Westbeth Gallery Beh Shahn Gallery at Wm Paterson University Kean University Art Gallery Star Magic Gallery Nancy Stein Gallery Audubon Artists at the National Academy Galleries Michigan State University Galleries Philadelphia College of Art Galleries Pratt Institute Galleries America House, NYC Bronx Museum of the Arts Broome Street Gallery The Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University The Cork Gallery at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center Lever House The Venezuelan Consulate Gallery Synagogue of the Arts Memberships: President, Burr Artists, NYC West Side Arts Coalition


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent

Dimensions:
Height: 30 in.
Width: 23.5 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Watercolor
Creator: Styled After: Amedeo Clemente Modigliani

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent