Outstanding abstract expressionist composition by American artist Desmond McLean (1929-2015). Untilted, 1950. Ink on folded sheet of paper measuring 18 x 24 inches.  Excellent condition. Signed lower right. 

Born: Ireland

Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold, William Baziotes. Printmaking with Gabor Peterdi; Keane Collge, NJ; University of Chicago (fellowship), Doctoral Program. 

Teaching Positions: University of Chicago; Rowan University (35 years).