"Italian Landscape" circa 1963 by Seattle artist Lorraine Cohn (1922 - 2019). Oil on board landscape with heavy impasto. Floating mount on taupe linen ground within a deeply inset "shadow box" frame. Handwritten note on back reads "Italian Hillside" "Lorraine Cohn". Otto Seligman Gallery - Seattle Washington - label adhered to reverse attributes work to Lorraine Cohn. Restates "Italian Hillside" title. And identifies media and date "Oil, 1963".
The Otto Seligmann Gallery operated in Seattle's University District from 1953 through 1974. It gained renown for sponsoring Northwest modernists. Considered one of the area's premiere galleries which staged skillfully curated shows highlighting local talent. Hence the fact that this work was exhibited (and purchased) from them indicates it was considered top quality in 1963.
With frame measures 10.5" wide x 11.58" high x 2.75" deep.
Painting alone measures 8" wide x 9" high.
The painting itself is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, flakes, or paint loss. Frame is in very good vintage condition with minor wear and "dings" commensurate with age/use. See photos for details.
1963 Abstract Italian Landscape Painting - Cohn
The painting itself is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, flakes, or paint loss. Frame is in very good vintage condition with minor wear and "dings" commensurate with age/use. See photos for details.