2008.59.1

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Aftermath
1950
17 in HIGH x 12.5 in WIDE
(43.18 cm HIGH x 31.75 cm WIDE)
2008.59.1

signed BR in purple paint.
Written on verso in ink, TL: "ERIC E. STEARNE / 'AFTERMATH' / 1950." Written in graphite on verso at CR: "18 _ x 23 _ -- / 579-1495 1/4 / Peb wh mat 3 sides even" Label formerly attached to back of painting when framed: "Artist: Eric Stearne / Address: 2500 Benvenue / Berkeley / Title: Aftermath / Medium: Gouache / Price: $75.00"





Gouache and painting with graphite on board depicts an abstract composition of a cityscape. A tall light colored jagged rectangular shape appears at center set against an orange and red background. Smaller blue, green, and yellow angular shapes appear along the lower part of the composition. Figurative elements include gray steps at lower left, and a blue door at lower right, and a yellow sun at top right.

Obituary for Eric Stearne, Oct. 1967. Formerly attached to back of painting when framed: "Prof. Eric Stearne Rites Set" (see artist lexicon record)

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