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Hammond, Mildred Welsh
Mildred Welsh Hammond Cripple Creek Colorado Modernist Gouache, American Modern

1953

$1,950
$4,25054% Off
£1,468.56
£3,200.7054% Off
€1,715.90
€3,739.7854% Off
CA$2,762.82
CA$6,021.5454% Off
A$2,775.09
A$6,048.2754% Off
CHF 1,609.08
CHF 3,506.9654% Off
MX$33,859
MX$73,795.2554% Off
NOK 18,621.61
NOK 40,585.5654% Off
SEK 19,106.74
SEK 41,642.8954% Off
DKK 12,827.05
DKK 27,956.3954% Off

About the Item

A striking 1953 gouache by American Modernist Mildred Welsh Hammond (1900–1980) depicting the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado in her distinctive modernist style. Bold geometric forms, expressive brushwork, and a vibrant palette transform one of Colorado's most iconic mountain communities into a dynamic composition that balances representation with abstraction. Hammond simplifies the architecture and surrounding mountains into rhythmic planes of color, creating a compelling interplay between landscape and design. Rich passages of blue, green, ochre, rust, and warm earth tones give the painting remarkable visual energy while preserving the unmistakable character of Cripple Creek. The composition possesses the clean structure and sophisticated color relationships that make mid-century American Modernism especially appealing to today's collectors and interior designers. Painted during the height of the American Modern movement, this work exemplifies Hammond's ability to merge Western subject matter with progressive modernist aesthetics. Rather than recording the landscape literally, she distills its essence into bold shapes and carefully orchestrated color, creating a timeless interpretation of the American West. This painting is an excellent example of postwar Colorado modernism and will appeal to collectors of American Modern art, Western landscapes, regionalist painting, and mid-century design. Its architectural composition and vibrant palette make it equally at home in contemporary, mountain, and traditional interiors. Signed and dated 1953 by the artist. Image: 13 x 20 ½ inches Framed: 20 x 27 ¼ x 2 ½ inches Professionally presented in a custom archival frame and in excellent vintage condition.
  • Creator:
    Hammond, Mildred Welsh (1900 - 1980, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1953
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good to excellent condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 217181stDibs: LU27311189982

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