1976 Surrealist watercolor titled Nursery Rhyme, by Ellwood Graham, a listed California artist (1911-2007). The piece is displayed in a solid walnut frame, under glass with a new mat. The original sales tag from the Carmel Art Association is included. Actual exposed portion of mat reveals painting size of 18"W x 12.5"H.

Ellwood Graham
(1911 - 2007)
St. Louis, Missouri

A life of great joy and great sorrow is evident in Ellwood Graham's 80-year-old twinkling eyes and yet his paintings evoke childlike optimism. The brilliant colors, free designs and light airiness belie happiness and freedom, even though strong themes and archetypal symbolism are integrated to provoke deeper scrutiny.

His unique style of abstract modernism has been on the cutting edge of the art world for years. He considers himself a "profound painter," comparing himself to a compo

He has been exhibited widely including, but not limited to the following:
Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
De Young Museum (San Francisco, CA)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Los Angeles, CA)
New Mexico Museum of Art (Santa Fe, NM)
Oakland Museum of California (Oakland, CA)
Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Santa Barbara, CA)
Whitney Museum of American Art (New York City, NY)


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

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Styled After: Salvador Dali

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Walnut, Watercolor

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract, Mythology

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition