1980 Clark Murray Abstract Linear Oil Painting on Canvas

Description

One of a few rare paintings by American sculpture Clark Murray (1937-2022). He's best known for his outdoor construction of … more One of a few rare paintings by American sculpture Clark Murray (1937-2022). He's best known for his outdoor construction of a welded and painted steel pipes sculpture. His work is found in the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Texas, and the Menil Collection in the same city.

We were able to obtain 3 from the dealer who dealt with the artist's estate. We are offering two for sale and keeping the third in our private collection.

This oil on canvas painting was executed in 1980. It is signed and dated on the back. It depicts linear architectural forms in tones of purple.

The artist chose to hang this specific one in a diamond side-ways format. But It could also be hang horizontally, which we prefer. You can see both options in the picture.

Circa: 1980
Artist: Clark Murray (American, 1937 - 2022)
Formate: Oil on Canvas on block of wood
Signed: Pencil signed and dated by artist on back.
Condition: Very good
Farmed: No
Dimensions: 11 1/2" W x 11 1/2" H less