Paul Chidlaw Charcoal Figure Gesture Drawings

Item Details

Untitled (abstract and figural gesture drawings), 20th century
Charcoal on newsprint
Two drawings signed to lower right corner
Inscriptions to verso “89/1080,” “89/1066,” “89/1065,” “89/1063,” “89/1045”
Six drawings marked to verso with artist’s estate stamp

A selection of eight charcoal figure gesture drawings on paper by well-listed American Abstract Expressionist Paul Chidlaw (Cincinnati, 1900 – 1989). Two drawings are signed and six are marked to the verso with a stamp from the artist’s estate. These pieces are unframed and await your choice of presentation. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Chidlaw was born in Cleves, Ohio and studied at both the Cincinnati Art Academy and L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fontainebleau, France. He returned to Cincinnati where he then taught at the Art Academy mentoring many students. He was considered a pioneer of the Abstract movement, at the time, and he remains one of Cincinnati’s best-loved native artists. His artwork is displayed at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Xavier University.

Condition

- slight toning to paper and wear to edges. Minor areas of discoloration to verso of paper. Slight smudging of charcoal.

Dimensions

- measures largest sheet.

Item #

18CIN779-063