Paul Chidlaw Abstract Pastel Drawing, Late 20th Century

Item Details

Untitled (abstract), late 20th century
Pastel drawing on paper
Unsigned
Artist’s wife estate stamps present to the verso

Paul Chidlaw, an early proponent of abstract expressionism, had a long and distinguished career in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Cleves, Ohio, and studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. In 1927, after working as a commercial artist for several years, he left for Europe where he worked, traveled and studied, including a period at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Fontainebleau. After returning to Cincinnati in 1935 he painted several commissions for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and served in the US Army Corps of Engineers during WWII before settling into a long teaching career at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. There he was known for his modernist aesthetic, and mentored many students including notable American Pop artists Jim Dine and Tom Wesselmann. In fact, he was so revered that the institution named the Chidlaw Gallery after him in 1986. Chidlaw’s work resides at the Cincinnati Art Museum, Xavier University and in many private collections.

Condition

- minor areas of pastel rubbing throughout the composition; small tears and minuscule punctures throughout paper due to broken glass; multiple restorations patches throughout paper verso; broken glass was removed from frame.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight size 13" W x 10" H.

Item #

ITMG004251