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Harold Haydon
A Finely Drawn, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

1951

$235
£177.52
€207
CA$333.56
A$335.69
CHF 194.83
MX$4,076.48
NOK 2,238
SEK 2,310.04
DKK 1,547.36

About the Item

A Very Finely Drawn Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed studio figure drawing completed in 1951, showing Haydon's exceptional draftsmanship and skillful ability to draw the human form. Artwork size: 19 x 12 1/2 inches; archivally matted to 24 x 20 inches. Dated "9-VIII-51", upper left. Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Harold Emerson Haydon was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada in 1909. Haydon came to Chicago with his family in 1917 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1941. He attended the University of Chicago Lab School and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Philosophy. He also studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. Haydon was a long-time Professor of Art at the University of Chicago, teaching from 1944-1975. He became an instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1975-1981. Haydon also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Indiana University from 1975-1982. In addition, Haydon served as the noted art critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1963-1985. He died in Chicago in 1994.
  • Creator:
    Harold Haydon (1909 - 1994, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1951
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
    Very good/ fine original estate condition. See photos.
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #110081stDibs: LU2591213362202

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