Benjamin Ben Frazier Cunningham (1925-1975) Painting Oil on Canvas Board 1952 "Scarlet" Op Art Hard

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16" x 20" oil on canvas board painting by Benjamin Frazier Cunningham signed a and dated 1952. Titled Scarlet in pencil on the reverse.

Benjamin Frazier Cunningham
Born: in Cripple Creek, CO
1925-1929
Studied at the Mark Hopkins Art Institute of Art, San Francisco, CA
1944
Started teaching at Cooper Union, New York, NY.
Taught at Art Students League (1967-74)
1975
Died: in New York, NY

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Edge rubs and wear from previous frame as evident in photos - normal wear to painting surface from time and storage.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas

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

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Edge rubs and wear from previous frame as evident in photos - normal wear to painting surface from time and storage.

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Dimensions

20 x 16 x 0.5 in

Benjamin Ben Frazier Cunningham (1925-1975) Painting Oil on Canvas Board 1952 "Scarlet" Op Art Hard

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