Samuel Bookatz Original Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting – Large 45” x 35”

Triad Lion Gallery LLC is proud to present this significant original work by the renowned American artist Samuel Bookatz (1910–2009). A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and a Prix de Rome winner, Bookatz is famously known as the Presidential Artist in Residence who lived and worked in the White House during the FDR administration. His works are held in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the Phillips Collection. Item Overview • Artist: Samuel Bookatz (Signed "Bookatz" lower right). • Title/Subject: Mid-Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Composition. • Medium: Oil on Canvas (Heavy Impasto/Textured). • Dimensions: 45” Height x 35” Width. • Style: Mid-Century Abstract Expressionism featuring a bold "grid" structure with primary red and yellow accents against muted teals and heavy black linear elements. Detailed Description This impressive, large-format oil painting is a quintessential example of Bookatz’s mid-century abstract period. Moving away from his early formal portraiture, this work embraces the energy of the 1950s and 60s abstract movement. The piece showcases the artist's mastery of texture, with a visible, heavy impasto application that adds physical depth and character to the canvas. At 45 inches by 35 inches, it serves as a commanding statement piece, perfect for collectors of high-end Mid-Century Modern decor or American abstract art.

Condition

Used (normal wear)