This stunning acrylic on birch/mahogany painting was realized by the celebrated American painter Jim DeFrance in the United States in 1987. It features overlapping striated forms - resembling enlarged paint strokes a la Roy Lichtenstein- that intersect at various angles in electric tones of lime green, neon blue, fuschia and hot lemon with the surprising addition of grisaille. Christopher Knight, writing for the Los Angeles Times, wrote that his paintings "analyze more than accept, cogitate more than assume. Poetry eclipses prose, often with color as primary language"- which strikes this viewer as an apt and eloquent description. Elusive, fun, and sophisticated, this painting would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. It is signed on the back "Jim Defrance '87".

Jim Defrance received his MFA from UCLA, and showed for decades and Nicholas Wilder and Jan Baum galleries. He had a retrospective at Doyle Arts Pavilion in 2018. His work is owned by esteemed individual collectors and institutions both nationally and throughout the world.

American, 1987

36"W X 36"D

Creator

Jim DeFrance (American)

Creation Year

1987

Dimensions

Height: 36 in. (91.44 cm)

Width: 36 in. (91.44 cm)

Depth: 2 in. (5.08 cm)

Medium

Birch,

Acrylic

Movement & Style

Abstract

Period

1980-1989

Condition

Excellent

Gallery Location

New York, NY

Reference Number

LU71138377982