David Walker Oil on Canvas of an Abstract Scene

Item Details

An oil painting on canvas of an abstract scene by artist David Walker (c. 1950 – c. 1980), created in 1978. The painting depicts a variety of geometric symbols and instruments in earth tone and pastel colors. The piece is marked to the verso and is unframed.

David Walker was an American artist who was most prolific during the 1970s and early 1980s. He was inspired by the German Expressionist movement and artists such as Kathe Kollwitz (1867 – 1945). Like many Expressionists, Walker focused on “fringe” subjects outside of mainstream culture. Keeping a sketchbook with him at all times, Walker was drawn to capturing the melancholy, isolation, and suffering of New York City life. Drawing and painting daily, Walker left over 300 works of art upon his death in the late 1980s.

Condition

- Condition is consistent with materials, prior use, and age.

Dimensions

- Measures visible image.

Item #

17CHA041-008