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Alice Marcus " Landscape with Foil " Oil on Canvas Painting Framed, 1960's

1960's

$1,100
£832.03
€971.51
CA$1,566.57
A$1,589.47
CHF 908.01
MX$19,244.54
NOK 10,667.35
SEK 10,653.22
DKK 7,262.40

About the Item

Alice Marcus " Foil with Landscape " Oil on Canvas Painting Signed & Framed "Landscape with Foil" is a powerful mid-century abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting by listed New York artist Alice Marcus (1925–2010), whose distinguished career earned her a place in Who’s Who in American Art. In this captivating composition, Marcus showcases her absolute mastery of depth and structural abstraction, utilizing an aggressive, heavily layered impasto technique that imbues the towering rock faces with an authentic, crystalline geological texture. The artwork thrives on a striking compositional contrast; massive, brooding cliffs of volcanic charcoal and deep umber frame a luminous inner vista where a sliver of golden sky reflects into a shimmering, tranquil pool of jewel-toned turquoise and amber below. Housed in its original vintage, low-profile dark gallery frame that perfectly preserves its authentic postwar aesthetic, this immaculate texturized canvas stands as an exceptional acquisition for serious collectors of mid-century New York school expressionism and avant-garde landscapes. An appraisal issued in 1981 document is also shared with the listing photos Title: Landscape with Foil Medium: Oil on Canvas Artist: Alice Marcus (American, 1925–2010) Period: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1960s) Subject: Abstract Landscape / Canyon Gorge Study Framing: Housed in its original vintage, low-profile dark gallery frame, perfectly preserving its authentic mid-century aesthetic presentation. Dimensions :36.75" H 24.75" W 1" D /Unframed : 36" H 24" W About the artist : Alice Marcus( American 1925 - 2010) was an accomplished mid-century American expressionist painter active within the vibrant, post-war artistic circles of New York. Born in 1925, her career spanned over six decades, during which she developed a highly distinct visual language defined by dynamic kinetic movement, a rich mastery of the palette knife, and heavy, architectural texture.While operating in an era dominated by Abstract Expressionism, Marcus forged a unique mid-century path by retaining a dedication to form while simultaneously breaking it apart through raw, aggressive technique. Her distinctive thematic studies range from scenic genre works to powerful avian and animal combat scenes, using physical motion to explore internal emotional tension.
  • Creation Year:
    1960's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The painting remains in very good vintage condition. Its original frame is structurally intact and displays minor age-appropriate paint losses, lending a desirable patina and enhancing the work's authenticity, character, and decorative appeal.
  • Gallery Location:
    Plainview, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AS-SM03 1stDibs: LU2285218117982

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