Modernist Abstract painting of the Mountains and John Day Painted Desert in Oregon by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower right "Loran." Presented in a white slat wood frame. Image 40"H x 52"L.

Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth. His talent was recognized early when in 1926 he won the Paris Prize, which provided him the benefit of a traveling scholarship to Europe where he lived in the studio of Paul Cezanne. In 1936 Loran moved to California to take up a position teaching at the University of California at Berkeley where he eventually became Chairman of the Art Department. He invited the painter Hans Hofmann to be a visiting professor. Hofmann influenced Loran to become more abstract in his work. In 1943 Loran published his book Cezanne's Composition, examining the artist's work theoretically from the approach of forms and spatial factors. It was an immediate success with artists, teachers, and critics and is still available in print.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good - Moderate wear and tear, but still has good years left

Creator:
Brand: Erle Loran; Artist: Erle Loran

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Canvas

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good - Moderate wear and tear, but still has good years left