Description
Surreal abstract painting by contemporary artist Doug Whitfield. The work features various dancing performers flanked by an elephant and a central sphinx-like figure. Signed by artist in lower front right corner. Currently unframes
Artist Biography: Doug Whitfield was born in 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in a family full of artists and began to realize as a youngster that his world was art and art was his world. He studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Mohawk Valley Community College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Syracuse University. He received his AAS in Design in 1965 and BFA in Painting in 1968 at RIT. He earned Master Teacher Certification, Integrative Learning System in 1999 from Syracuse University.
Whitfield's work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions throughout the United States, and in Europe and Asia. His work has been included in numerous two person and group shows throughout the country. He has received countless awards and honors for his paintings. Whitfield's studio and home are in upstate New York at Cedar Lake.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Artist Biography: Doug Whitfield was born in 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in a family full of artists and began to realize as a youngster that his world was art and art was his world. He studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Mohawk Valley Community College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Syracuse University. He received his AAS in Design in 1965 and BFA in Painting in 1968 at RIT. He earned Master Teacher Certification, Integrative Learning System in 1999 from Syracuse University.
Whitfield's work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions throughout the United States, and in Europe and Asia. His work has been included in numerous two person and group shows throughout the country. He has received countless awards and honors for his paintings. Whitfield's studio and home are in upstate New York at Cedar Lake.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
48 x 72 x 1.25 in
Late 20th Century "Circus Dreams" Large Surreal Black and Blue Toned Dancing Performers Painting by
Estimate $4,400-$7,200
Starting Bid
$2,200
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November Mid-Century Furniture & Design Edit
New York, NY, United States
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