Paul Chidlaw Mixed Media on Paper Abstract Expressionism Gestural Crowd

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Pastel, Ink

An original oil pastel drawing on paper of several gestural figures in colorful, bold lines by well listed, Cincinnati artist Paul Chidlaw (1900 – 1989). This piece features some typical elements in Chidlaw’s abstracted expressive body of works, with a flowing variety of colors and textures, bold strokes, strong outlining, and prominent line work. The artwork is signed to the lower right corner. It is not framed or matted, awaiting your choice of presentation.

Paul Chidlaw (1900 – 1989) was born in Cleves, Ohio. Chidlaw taught at both Our Lady of Cincinnati College (now part of Xavier University) and the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1946 to 1963 where he was also a student from 1919 to 1923 before going on to study at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Fountainbleu, France. Chidlaw’s art is highly revered and is displayed at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Xavier University as well as many private collections. The Chidlaw Gallery at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is also named in his honor as he is still revered for being one of the first Abstract Expressionists to work in Cincinnati. He remains one of Cincinnati’s best-loved, native artists. Chidlaw is often associated with, fellow Cincinnati painter and abstract expressionist, Jack Meanwell (1919 – 2005). 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.”

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17CIN501-087