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Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Cats and Birds Composition in Acrylic on Paper
How many cats and birds do you see? This striking painting by San Francisco's Bay Area abstract expressionist artist Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) is layered with playful images inviting the viewer to find and count the many cats and birds. The lively backdrop of orange and black squiggles implies movement yet the piece remains a well-balanced composition.
Unsigned: Acquired with a collection of the artist's work.
Condition: Good; normal rippling from paint on paper
Unframed; new mat provided
Paper size: 23.75"H x 18"W
Image size: 23.25"H x 17.25"W
Mat size: 28"H x 22"W
Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.
Provenance: We acquired this piece as part of a larger collection from the art dealer whom purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate.
- Creator:Honora Berg (1897 - 1985, American)
- Creation Year:Mid 20th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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- Condition:Very good overall. Some mild wrinkling to paper from the artist s paint.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: D91731stDibs: LU54214224292
Honora Berg
Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.
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