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Modern Contemporary Fruit Still Life Watercolor#2354687

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Modern Contemporary Fruit Still Life Watercolor#2354687
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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.
?Grapes and Apricots? is an original watercolor done by the prolific artist Harold Cohn. This still life depicts a bunch of green grapes and two ripe apricots, which are vibrant in appearance and full in form. The watercolor medium has been used very loosely with generous amounts of water to make the bright pigments flow and fuse together with grace. So much water has been used that the paper has a radiating ripple pattern around the still life, which only adds a more dynamic feel to the painting. The background recedes softly for the hues are not as vivid as the fruit, while their placement also makes them the focal point. In addition, the shadows beneath the fruit are masterfully done, giving the fruit some weight while also creating a nice contrast between ...
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<tr><td>Condition:GREAT</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1939</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:21.4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:25.4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Modern Contemporary Fruit Still Life Watercolor</td></tr>



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