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A striking figural oil by acclaimed American artist Robert Brackman (1898–1980), titled Prelude to Autumn. Painted with Brackman’s signature realist …
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A striking figural oil by acclaimed American artist Robert Brackman (1898–1980), titled Prelude to Autumn. Painted with Brackman’s signature realist style, the work depicts two figures in a contemplative seasonal setting. His mastery of design and imaginative expression is on full display here, balancing strong form with subtle emotional resonance.
Brackman was best known for large-scale figurative works, portraits, and still lifes. He studied at and later taught at the Art Students League of New York, where he became a life member. His portrait commissions included prominent American figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Charles Lindbergh, and John Foster Dulles. Works by Brackman can be found in notable collections and are highly regarded among 20th-century American realists.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20” H x 12” W (unframed)
Signature: Signed lower right and verso
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age; ready to frame and display.
A fine addition for collectors of American realism and mid-20th century figurative painting.
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- Dimensions
- 19.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 27.5ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Army Green
- Condition Notes
- Excellent overall condition for age. The oil on canvas surface is clean and stable, with one faint surface scuff noted … moreExcellent overall condition for age. The oil on canvas surface is clean and stable, with one faint surface scuff noted under angled light but no visible inpainting or repairs under UV. The colors remain rich and well-balanced, showcasing Brackman’s refined tonal palette. The work is presented in a later but elegant giltwood frame with linen liner; the frame shows only minor wear along edges consistent with age. Signed lower right and titled Prelude to Autumn with artist’s inscription on the verso. Ready to hang. less
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