Harold Black Mid Century Abstract Langostina Oil on Canvas 1960

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Large scale and dramatic, ""Langostina, an abstract painting by Harold Black (American, 1913–1993). Signed lower right and on verso. Presented … Read more Large scale and dramatic, ""Langostina, an abstract painting by Harold Black (American, 1913–1993). Signed lower right and on verso. Presented in giltwood frame. Image, 40”H x 22”W. Measures: 46"H x 28"W.

Born:
December 13, 1913 in New York City

Studied:
New York City, National Academy of Design, 6 years under Gifford Beal & Leon Kroll

Awards:
Hallgarten Prize N.A.D. 1936 Museum of Modern Art
Artist as Reporter Award, 1940
U.S. Treasury Department Mural Award, National Competition 1940

Exhibited:
Museum of Modern Art, New York City
Whitney Museum, New York City
Metropolitan Museum, New York City
Chicago Art Institute
Toledo Museum of Art
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Mexican American Cultural Institute, Mexico, D.F., Mexico

Solo Exhibitions:
Tricker Galleries, New York City, 1937
Three Arts Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1950
Wellons Gallery, New York City, 1954
Three Arts Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1957
Roko Gallery, New York City, 1957
Riverside Museum, New York City, 1958
Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, 1959
Galería San Miguel, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1968
Instituto de Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1982
Oswego Art Guild, Oswego, New York 1986
Old Forge, New York, 1987
The Mill Gallery, Monroe, New York 1987
The Arts Council, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1990

Teaching:
Instructor of Painting, The Cooper Union, New York City, 1940-41

Offices & Memberships:
President, Manhattan Group, New York City, 1955-57
Vice-President Artists Equity, New York Chapter, 1952-53
Member of National Board, Artists Equity Association
Member Audubon Artists, USA
Co-chairman Annual Exhibition, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1960-65 See less