Large Ruben Kupur (1887-1976) WPA-era Art Deco Landscape Painting

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A luminous Ruben Kupur landscape, this captivating painting blends whimsical stylization with serene pastoral beauty. Rolling hills in soft gradients … Read more A luminous Ruben Kupur landscape, this captivating painting blends whimsical stylization with serene pastoral beauty. Rolling hills in soft gradients of gold, green, and blue sweep across the canvas, leading the eye toward a quaint village framed by slender cypress trees. Billowing clouds float overhead, adding atmosphere and depth. Kupur’s signature sculptural forms—visible in the stacked hay bales, the rhythmic furrows of earth, and the bold blue foliage in the foreground—create a harmonious balance of realism and fantasy.

Ruben Kupur was born in Lithuania in 1887, immigrated to the US in 1906, and set up an art studio in Chicago, Illinois in 1923. Numerous pieces of his in this art deco style have been sold at auction and this piece is signed by him lower right.

Rendered in Kupur’s distinctive, modern-pastoral style, the piece exudes warmth, tranquility, and movement. Its rich yet soothing palette makes it an ideal statement artwork for a living room, entryway, or any space that benefits from a touch of countryside charm. See less