David Walker Acrylic on Canvas of an Abstract Scene

Item Details

An acrylic painting on canvas of an abstract scene by artist David Walker (c. 1950 – c. 1980), created in 1982. The painting depicts abstract geometric shapes in various colors. Canvas is stretched over a wood frame, with size depicted on the back.

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 #

17CHA046-140