Jack Meanwell Mixed Media on Paper Abstract Expressionism Gestural Female Nude

Item Details

Pastel, graphite

An original oil pastel and graphite drawing on paper by well-listed Abstract Expressionist artist Jack Meanwell (1919 – 2005). This gestural drawing depicts an expressive abstract nude female figure in blue and orange hues with a range of dynamic textures. This piece features some typical elements in Meanwell’s work through the use of bold colors, a variety of textures, and thick strokes. It is signed to the lower centered margin in pencil. The drawing is not framed or matted, awaiting your choice of presentation.

Jack Meanwell (1919 – 2005) is a renowned Cincinnati artist who painted in a wide spectrum from realism to abstract expressionist art. He was well-known for his dramatic, abstract landscapes painted in bright colors and bold strokes, and his dynamic gestural figure drawings. Meanwell was born in Windsor, Canada, and taught at the Cincinnati Art Academy for over twenty five years. He holds a special place among collected Cincinnati painters. Meanwell is often associated and comparable to fellow Cincinnati painter and abstract expressionist, Paul Chidlaw (1900 – 1989). Their works exhibited together in 2010 at the Mary Ran Gallery, in an exhibit called “Paul Chidlaw and Jack Meanwell – Battle of the Abstract Expressionists.”

Condition

- stray art spotting; larger spot to the lower right corner.

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Item #

17CIN501-061