Noel Martin 1974 Geometric Acrylic Painting

Item Details

Noel Martin (American, 1922-2009)
Untitled, 1974
Acrylic on canvas
Signed and dated to verso

An abstract acrylic painting on canvas by celebrated Cincinnati-based artist Noel Martin (1922-2009), created in 1974. This fine example of the artist’s work features a geometric design of regular shapes rendered with vibrant flat colors and pristine edges. Signed and dated to the canvas verso, the work remains unframed.

Martin studied drawing, painting and printmaking at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where he returned later in his career to become an instructor. He completed his education after a stint in the Air Force working in camouflage during World War II. He went on to work as a freelance graphic designer and art director, whose clients included the Cincinnati Art Museum and Federated Department Stores. His work was included in important exhibitions across North America, including the 1953 show Four American Designers at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and a one-man exhibition at the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1958.

Condition

- very minor rubbing along canvas edges.

Dimensions

Item #

19DCC100-074