Albert Pels Oil Painting on Unstretched Canvas "Song and Dance Comediennes"

Item Details

An original oil painting on unstretched canvas titled Song and Dance Comediennes by well-listed American genre painter and muralist Albert Pels (Cincinnati/New York; 1910 – 1998), circa 1970-1980. The piece depicts a performance scene imbued with humor and music, as two comediennes kick and sing across the stage, while four men play their instruments, a clarinet, banjo, and piano from a posterior perspective. A vibrant red, white, green and brown palette paints this composition, creating an action-filled depiction, signature of a New York scene. This work is signed in red near to the lower right corner. Unframed and awaiting presentation of choice.

Pels began his formal artistic training in his hometown at the Cincinnati Art Academy in 1931. Upon graduating, Pels further pursued his artistic career and moved to New York, refining his technique while continuing his education at the Art Students League, working under the likes of historically renowned artists Thomas Hart Benton, Kenneth Hayes Miller, and Alexander Brook. Pels went on to study at Beaux Arts and the American School, and in doing so established his distinctive, signature painting style and content for which he became recognized.

Condition

- minor scuffs throughout painting.

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Item #

16CIN650-020