Clarence Carter 1978 Tulip Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Large Abstract Art





Clarence Carter 1978 Tulip Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Large Abstract Art
Artist Name: Clarence Holbrook Carter
Title: Clarence Carter 1978 Tulip: Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen.
Year: 1978
Medium Type: Silkscreen
Size-Width | Size-Height: 35 " x 25.5" inches
Signed | Edition Size: Signed and numbered in pencil | 144/ 200
Unframed in Very Good Condition.
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Carter honed his skills at the Cleveland School of Art from 1923 to 1927. His talent garnered the attention of William Millikin, the director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, who became a key patron of Carter's work. In 1927, Carter had the opportunity to study under the renowned Hans Hofmann in Capri, Italy, further expanding his artistic horizons.
Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Carter gained recognition for his poignant paintings depicting the struggles of rural America during the Great Depression. However, following World War II, he embraced a more surrealist approach to painting, exploring the realms of abstraction and unleashing his creativity in new ways.
This signed limited edition silkscreen, titled "1978 Tulip," showcases Carter's evolution as an artist. Through vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and masterful composition, he invites viewers to explore the depths of abstract expression. The large format of this artwork allows for an immersive experience, captivating the eye and stimulating the imagination.
Recognized for his artistic contributions, Carter was elected as an Associate member of the National Academy of Design in 1949 and later became a full member in 1964, solidifying his esteemed position in the art world.
Clarence Holbrook Carter (March 26, 1904 – June 4, 2000) born in Portsmouth, Ohio, was an American artist.
Carter studied at the Cleveland School of Art from 1923 to 1927, and earned key patronage from William Millikin, the director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Millikin arranged for Carter study in Italy with Hans Hofmann in Capri, Italy, for the summer of 1927.
Throughout the 1930s and 40s he was known for his paintings of rural America and the burden brought on by the Great Depression. By the end of World War II he had adopted a more surrealist approach to painting. In 1949, he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member, and became a full member in 1964.
