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John Way
John Way Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Abstract Composition 1967

1967

$7,800
£5,888.80
€6,892.43
CA$11,083.81
A$11,273.28
CHF 6,446.25
MX$136,359.55
NOK 75,528.56
SEK 75,510.42
DKK 51,524.81

About the Item

A colorful abstract expressionist oil painting from Chinese American artist John Way (aka Wei Letang). Way was born in Shanghai, China and as a child he trained with the masters in ancient calligraphy. In 1956, Way emigrated to the United States and embraced the exciting work of America's East Coast modern art movement. For the past sixty years, Way has attempted to bring these two seemingly diverse art forms in harmony through his paintings. Throughout the 1960s, Way had held many solo shows in Boston, including one in Nexus Gallery in 1960 and one in MIT's Art Museum in 1968. In 1965, his work was shown alongside other well-acclaimed contemporary artists including Hans Hartung and Andy Warhol, in a joint exhibition "Painting Without a Brush" held at the Accademia del Verbano in Italy. His works are in the collections of both the Stanford University Art Museum and the San Francisco Art Museum. Oil on paper mounted on canvas, signed and dated 67 lower left, titled on verso gallery label “Abstract Composition, 1967,” and housed in a floating modern frame. Dimensions: 19 in H x 24 in W, actual; 19.63 in H x 24.63 in W x 1.5 in D. Please see our other John Way paintings listed. Ref: 874
  • Creator:
    John Way (1921 - 2012, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1967
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.63 in (49.87 cm)Width: 24.63 in (62.57 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Very good overall condition, with minimal imperfections. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 115701stDibs: LU931318147392

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