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Hugh Weller c. 1940 Southwestern Modernist Chili Figural Acrylic Painting

1940

$4,200
£3,141.46
€3,672.63
CA$5,937.32
A$5,964.81
CHF 3,440.56
MX$72,588.75
NOK 39,966.86
SEK 40,542.06
DKK 27,455.09

About the Item

“Chilis” is a distinctive circa 1940 modernist figural painting by American artist Hugh Weller, showcasing the artist’s sophisticated interpretation of Southwestern subject matter. The composition combines recognizable figurative and botanical forms with simplified shapes, expressive line, and a bold modernist sensibility, creating a lively image with strong graphic appeal. The subject of chilis reflects the enduring visual language of the American Southwest, while Weller’s stylized treatment places the work firmly within the development of American Modernism during the early to mid-20th century. Its combination of regional subject matter and modernist abstraction makes it an especially appealing example of vintage Southwestern art. Executed in acrylic, the painting demonstrates Weller’s ability to transform an everyday Southwestern motif into a sophisticated decorative composition. The work would make an excellent addition to a collection of American Modernist painting, Southwestern art, vintage figurative art, or regionalist works from the 1930s and 1940s. A particularly charming and graphic example of early American Modernism, “Chilis” offers both historical character and strong decorative presence, making it equally at home in a traditional collection or a contemporary interior.
  • Attributed to:
    Hugh Weller (1898 - 1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 287901stDibs: LU27317954252

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