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John Edward Thompson1940 Modernist Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Red & Yellow Flowers, Framed1940
1940
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This original modernist still life oil painting by John E. Thompson (1882-1945) beautifully captures an interior scene, featuring a table draped in a rich red cloth with a vibrant arrangement of flowers in a vase. The flowers include red, yellow, blue/purple, and white blooms with fresh green stems, creating a striking contrast against the warm backdrop. The composition showcases Thompson's mastery in blending color and form, characteristic of his modernist style.
The painting is presented in a custom frame with outer dimensions of 38 ¾ x 29 ¾ x 2 inches, and the image size measures 34 ¼ x 25 inches. It is in very good vintage condition, retaining its vivid colors and intricate details. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.
Provenance: Private Collection, Arizona
Exhibited: Dill Gallery, Denver City Hall, 1941
Illustrated: Denver Post, August 10, 1941
About the Artist:
John Edward Thompson was a renowned modernist painter and one of Colorado's most celebrated artists. Born in East Buffalo, New York, Thompson studied at the Art Students League in New York and the Académie Julian in Paris. After moving to Denver in 1917, he helped organize the Colorado Armory Show in 1918, championing modern art in the face of early 20th-century skepticism. Thompson went on to teach at the Denver Academy of Applied Art and the University of Denver, where he co-founded the Chappell House, later known as the university's art department.
Thompson also became a prominent figure in Santa Fe, contributing to its vibrant art community. As one of the founding members of the Denver Artists Guild in 1928, he earned the title of the "Dean of Colorado Painters" for his significant impact on both art and education in the region.
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- Creation Year:1940
- Dimensions:Height: 38.75 in (98.43 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:very good to excellent vintage condition.
- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: DCG 184721stDibs: G13110427321
John Edward Thompson
John Edward Thompson was one of Colorado's most acclaimed modernist painters. He was born in Buffalo in 1882. He studied at the Art Students League in New York with L.W. Hitchcock and also at the Académie Julian in Paris with J.P. Laurens in 1907. In 1917, Thompson moved to Denver. He organized a Colorado Armory Show in 1918, undaunted by the negative attitude that modern art received in the first half of the 20th century. Thompson began teaching at the Denver Academy of Applied Art and later taught at the University of Denver. While teaching at the University of Denver he helped to found the Chappell House which was later known as the Denver University art department. Through the exposure he gained from his mural work, Thompson quickly made a name for himself among Denver society. In 1928, Thompson became one of the founding members of the Denver Artists Guild. Thompson spent many summers painting and teaching in Santa Fe and made important contributions to that art community as well. For his dedication to art and the community, John Edward Thompson came to be known as the Dean of Colorado Painters. John Edward Thompson died in Colorado in 1945.
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