1980
Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1905. He attended the University of Minnesota for a while before studying at the Minneapolis School of Art, under Cameron Booth, and graduated in 1926. Loran was awarded a traveling scholarship from the Chaloner Foundation (Paris Prize) after graduation and spent the next four years in Europe, living in Cézanne’s studio. Loran had always been fascinated by the work of the artist Paul Cézanne, and it motivated him throughout his life both in his painting and writing. He would later pen several books and articles based on his time spent in what was once Cézanne’s world. Once he returned home, Loran moved to California and began not only painting and continuing his art career, but also took up teaching at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as chairman of the art department from 1952–56 and continued teaching there until his retirement in 1973, where he was awarded a University Citation. Berkeley once again awarded Loran, this time in 1981, declaring him an Emeritus Professor.
During the 1940s, Loran belonged to a group of some 20 artists that produced lithographs for the “Chronicle Contemporary Graphics” project. Around the same time, he published two books (one of which was the successful Cézanne Composition) and two articles in art magazines the following decade. By the late 1960s, Loran had changed focus and began painting more abstract images, fusing Op Art, Pop Art and Hard Edge. Perhaps his new direction was influenced by his time spent in New York learning under the artist Hans Hoffman, an artist from Europe who was heavily interested in bringing modern European techniques and philosophies to America. Loran was eventually hindered by visual impairment but continued painting until about a year before his death. He passed away in Berkeley, California, in 1999.
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape 40"H x 52"W
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Rocky Derivation, Large Scale Modern Geometric Wyoming Abstracted Landscape Stunning abstracted landscape with lavender, blue and pink on black titled, "Rocky Derivation" by listed...
Canvas, Acrylic
Modern Abstracted Landscape -- Wyoming Abstract #1
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract landscape painting of Wyoming Hills by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower right "Loran '83." Prese...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
"Wyoming Gold", Large-Scale Abstract Geometric Modern Landscape Bold large scale abstracted landscape by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Estate stamp on verso. Can be oriented ve...
Canvas, Acrylic
Wyoming Abstract #4 - Mid Century Abstract Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning pastel on paper of Wyoming by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Signed lower left." Unframed. Image, 14"H x 17"L. Condition: minor age toning to edges and pastel smudges. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
Pastel, Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
Mountains and High Desert, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Mountains and High Desert, Large-Scale Modern Abstract Landscape by Erle Loran Modernist abstracted landscape painting of the mountains and John Day Painted Desert in Oregon by Erle...
Acrylic, Canvas
Painted Desert Dreams, Large Scale Modern Geometric Multi-Color Abstract
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Painted Desert Dreams, Large Scale Modern Geometric Multi-Color Abstract Abstract Expressionist rendering inspired by the Jon Day Painted Desert, a vi...
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract composition of Canyon Road.
By Dorothy Marootian
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Dorothy Marootian's Canyon Composition captures the rugged beauty and warmth of canyon landscapes through an abstract composition in rich, earthy tones. Layers of deep reds, burnt or...
Oil
New Mexico Landscape, Large Abstract Landscape Oil Painting by Suzanne Martyl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Martyl was active/lived in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas. Suzanne Martyl is known for abstract western landscape, magazine cover illustration, murals, botanics. Illustrator of the Doomsday Clock. Martyl exhibited infrequently but five one-man shows in Saint Louis since 1936 kept her in the public. She was also represented in many of the National exhibitions. In 1940 she was awarded the first prize in the Midwestern Show at the Kansas City Art Institute and won the hundred dollar purchase prize at the Y.M.H.A., Saint Louis. The following year she was awarded first prize in the annual exhibition of Missouri artists at the Saint Louis City...
Oil
A Visual Journey: Landscape #9, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Simona Gocan
Located in Boston, MA
A Visual Journey: Landscape #9, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2022 9" x 12" (HxW) Watercolor and Acrylic on Paper Hand-signed by the artist. Reminiscent of the abstract expressionist works of Hans Hoffman, this small-format mixed media painting study by artist Simona Gocan...
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
High Country, Abstract Art, Original Painting, Ready to Hang
By Voskan Galstian
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Abstract Art, Title: High Country, Size: 20" ...
Canvas, Acrylic
SIerra Country #2
By Howard Bradford
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sierra Country" 1969 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is ha...
Screen
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
By Yuri Larin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Yuri Larin (1936-2014). Landscape, 1982. Watercolor on paper, 16.5 x 18.5 inches. Mounted on cardboard sheet measuring 24 x 28 inches. Signed and dated lower left. Excellent condition. Image is painted on verso side of block print wallpaper...
Paper, Watercolor
