Martha Fairchild Abstract Watercolor and Gouache Painting on Paper

Item Details

Martha Fairchild (Pittsburgh, 20th-century)
Watercolor and gouache on paper
Signed ‘M Fairchild’ to lower right
8’ W x 5’ H

An abstract watercolor and gouache painting on paper by Martha Fairchild (Pittsburgh, 20th-century). This work features simple polygonal shapes delineated with large loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The work is signed to the lower right. It is mounted on a black surface and presented with white matting; the composition remains unframed.

Martha Fairchild Shepler was a longtime instructor of graphic design at La Roche College, where she headed the department for 14 years. Mostly known for her printmaking, she was a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and a founder of the Pittsburgh Print Group. She also taught part-time at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, where famed artist Keith Haring was among her students.

Condition

- minor smudge marks throughout mat.

Dimensions

- measurement of mat; paper size measures approximately 8" W x 5" H.

Item #

18DCC238-571