1898297

"Abstract" Original Watercolor by Harold Cohn #1898297

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 Abstract  Original Watercolor by Harold Cohn #1898297
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Harold Cohn (1908-1982), was a successful painter, printmaker and teacher working both in Detroit and New Jersey. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the country including, The Detroit Institute of arts (1933-45), The Carnegie Institute (1941&43), The Los Angeles Museum of Art (1945), The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (1934), and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (1942). During his extensive career, Cohn explored many different elements of contemporary art. These influences can be seen in many of his drawings and paintings; much of his experimentation is thought to be reminiscent of Matisse?s art work. With such a striking comparison, it is no wonder that Cohn has such an extensive auction record. ?Abstract? is one of Cohn?s original watercolors and is an abstract painting that invites the viewers to form their own interpretations. Cohn employed the wet-on-wet technique to create this large amorphous composition. To work wet-on-wet the artist saturates the paper with water and applies the pigment to the wet surface allowing it to bleed into all other wet areas freely, mixing colors and creating interesting textures as in ?Abstract.? The areas of bold blue bleed into the areas of burgundy creating multiple shades of violet. There are also areas of green to compliment the red-violet tones in the piece. This wonderfully fluid composition is complimented perfectly by the blue-violet lower mat and lavender top mat that it is mounted beneath. The ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19--</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:28.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:24.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:"Abstract" Original Watercolor by Harold Cohn</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA</td></tr>
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