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Rare 1975 Robert Swain Geometric Color "Study for 7 x 7 Painting" Signed

$12,000
£9,155.70
€10,423.05
CA$16,866.13
A$18,539.99
CHF 9,733.41
MX$220,453.80
NOK 124,999.05
SEK 113,860.63
DKK 77,876.88

About the Item

A key figure in American color theory, Robert Swain (b. 1940, Austin, TX) is known for his vibrant, grid-based compositions. After studying fine art at The American University and spending time in Spain, Swain worked with Modernist painter Karl Knaths in Provincetown before settling in NYC’s Tribeca in 1965. He began his signature color-grid work in the mid-1960s, exhibiting at the influential Park Place Gallery in 1967. A mentee of sculptor Tony Smith, Swain has spent decades refining a unique color system still evolving today. This particular piece is a smaller study for a larger 7 foot painting. Signed. Dimensions: 28” High 28” Wide 1.25” Deep Condition: Soiling to canvas on sides. Minor wear to edges. Surfaces have been cleaned. Shipping: This item will ship parcel anywhere in the contiguous United States.
  • Creator:
    Robert Swain (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Soiling to canvas on sides. Minor wear to edges. Surfaces have been cleaned.
  • Seller Location:
    Virginia Beach, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8979244670082

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