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Herbert MacDonald
Modernist Untitled Color Field Oil Painting in Earth Tones by Herbert MacDonald

circa 1968

About the Item

This stunning Modernist Untitled Color Field Oil Painting in Earth Tones signed Herbert MacDonald originates from the United States, Circa 1968. Features a rectangular composition in largely earth tones, a beautifully balances of thick and thin paint with areas of color expanding within the nature of their painterly application, common in color field painting and a highly explored type of abstraction in Mid-Century painting, particularly in the New York school and reminiscent of the paintings of Clyfford Still. One can observe the use of a brush to apply reserved areas of thinner paint, with palette knife impasto application of the lead white and yellow ocre moments, following a general guideline within painting of thickening lights and thinning darks, aligned with the physics and color theories of reflected light. A beautiful dance of color beautifully rendered, this painting will style well in a wide array of spaces and settings, from Mid-Century Modernist to Contemporary and Minimal Interiors. With original gilt walnut gallery frame and in Excellent Vintage condition. American, circa 1968 Dimensions: Height: 60" x Width: 49" x Depth: 1.5"
  • Creator:
    Herbert MacDonald (American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1968
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU711314134782

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