Early California Modernist Abstract Painting by Bernice Johnson Kline

Description

This stunning large early modern painting glows. Abstract forms are shaped with neon green, orange, yellows, mint, toned grays, beige … more This stunning large early modern painting glows. Abstract forms are shaped with neon green, orange, yellows, mint, toned grays, beige and black on an off white background. The painting is approximately 37" square framed. The frame is a silver gilt wood frame. The painting is signed in the lower right "B.Kline".

Attributed to Bernice Johnson Kline (1874 MO-1924 CA). Kline is listed in Edan Milton Hughes "Artists in California 1786-1940". She supported her family by painting, teaching art and selling art supplies. The painting hung in an NYC conductor home for decades and is one of two pieces I'll be listed from that acquisition.

Like many modernist paintings from that era or an Amish quilt, it is fresh to our eyes. Very mid century modern in feel. Brilliant acid greens, yellows, oranges set off on a white background with black and lighter tones of the primary coloring. Very easy to live with! less