Edgar Hatten Encaustic Painting on Board "Painting of Paul Hendrix"
Item Details
An encaustic painting on board titled Painting of Paul Hendrix by well-listed American/Australian artist Edgar Hatten (1929-1990), dated 1982. Within heavy encaustic applications, the piece depicts the portrait of a man seated with legs crossed on a colorful surface against a fragmented background. The artist’s name, title, and date are inscribed to the verso of the board. This item is presented unframed.
Hatten is known for painting abstract still-lifes and landscapes, integrating mood, concept, visual elements, and drama. He was born in Wyoming and lived most of his life in Los Angeles. He was a teacher at Swinbourne College in Australia.
Condition
- minor craquelure to the upper area of the figure, possibly part of the cooling process of encaustic.
Dimensions
Item #
16CIN997-426
