Bidspirit auction | James Penney (1910-1982)

James Penney (1910-1982) - JAMES PENNEY (1910-1982) 1964 OIL ON CANVAS. James Penney (1910-1982) Stairwell 1964 The abstract expressionist color field study of vertical forms painted in wide vertical and horizontal brush strokes is signed lower front, and verso along with title near a label for Kraushaar Galleries in New York. James Penney was an American painter, muralist, and educator born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He studied at the University of Kansas with Albert Bloch who is represented in the second session of this sale, before transferring to the Art Students League of New York in the 1930s. At this time he painted in the style of Social Realism but later adopted more modernist approaches. As a social realist during the Great Depression, he contributed to WPA mural projects. His style then shifted towards modernism and abstraction, incorporating bold color palettes and geometric simplification as seen here. He became an educator, teaching at Hamilton College in New York for nearly 30 years. A second work by Penney in this auction is a mural study for Hamilton College. His works are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Canvas measures 12.25 x 24 with a framed size of 14.5 x 26.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 12.25 x 24 with a framed size of 14.5 x 26.5 inches. Condition Very good original condition free from damage or repair. Very good condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up as confirmed under UV light inspection.