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City

  • Creatiedatum1965
  • Afmetingen59.0 x 36.0 cm

Discover Charles Seliger, a pioneering abstract expressionist known for his small, jewel-like paintings & illustrations. Explore his unique style & legacy at ArtsDot.

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The City painting by Charles Seliger is a remarkable example of abstract expressionism, showcasing the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1965, this oil on canvas piece measures 59 x 36 cm and is currently housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. As a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, Charles Seliger was known for his small, jewel-like paintings that explored the relationship between color and form.

A Brief Overview of Charles Seliger's Career

Charles Seliger began his career in 1945 as one of the youngest artists to exhibit at The Art of This Century gallery, and as the youngest artist associated with the Abstract expressionist movement. His paintings attracted the attention of Howard Putzel, who worked with Peggy Guggenheim, and he was included in Putzel's groundbreaking exhibition A Problem for Critics at the 67 Gallery. At 20, the Museum of Modern Art acquired his painting Natural History: Form within Rock (1946), for their permanent collection.

Key Features of the Painting

The City painting features a cityscape with yellow buildings in the background, set during daytime with light shining on the buildings. The scene is dynamic, capturing a sense of movement within the cityscape. Two birds are visible in the painting, one near the top left corner and another towards the center of the scene. The overall composition is captivating, making it a notable piece in Charles Seliger's oeuvre.
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Handmade oil painting reproductions of City by Charles Seliger are available at https://ArtsDot.com, allowing art enthusiasts to own a piece of abstract expressionist history. With its captivating cityscape and dynamic composition, this painting is a must-have for anyone interested in abstract art.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is home to many notable artworks, including pieces by Hendrik Glintenkamp, Esther Blaikie Mackinnon, and Armin Landeck. Visit https://ArtsDot.com to explore more artworks and learn about the artists behind them.

Biografie van de kunstenaar

early life and career

charles seliger, a prominent american abstract expressionist painter, was born on june 3, 1926, in manhattan. his artistic journey began at the young age of 19 when he was included in howard putzel’s groundbreaking exhibition a problem for critics at the 67 gallery, located at 67 e.57th street in manhattan, in 1945.

rise to prominence

seliger's work caught the attention of peggy guggenheim, who featured him in her gallery, the art of this century, in 1945. this was a pivotal moment for seliger, marking his entry into the avant-garde circle through his friendship with jimmy ernst, son of max ernst. by 20, seliger's painting natural history: form within rock (1946) was acquired by the museum of modern art for its permanent collection.

notable achievements and exhibitions

  • inclusion in a problem for critics at 67 gallery (1945)
  • first solo show at the art of this century gallery (1945)
  • acquisition by the museum of modern art (1946)
  • association with the willard gallery (1950)

key points in seliger's career:

legacy in abstract expressionism

charles seliger's legacy as a pioneering abstract expressionist painter is undeniable, marked by his early and continued involvement in the movement. his small yet impactful paintings have left an indelible mark on the art world, solidifying his place alongside other greats of the new york school. discover more about charles seliger’s life and work on ArtsDot.com
charles seliger

charles seliger

1926 - 2009

Belangrijkste feiten

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Abstract Expressionism
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
    • Jackson Pollock
    • Mark Rothko
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Jimmy Ernst
    • Max Ernst
    • Howard Putzel
  • Date Of Birth: June 3, 1926
  • Date Of Death: October 1, 2009
  • Full Name: Charles Seliger
  • Nationality: American
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Celestial
    • City
    • Earth's Edge
  • Place Of Birth: New York City, USA