Vintage 1956 Edward Chavez Mid-Century Abstract Lithograph — 'Gothic Towers'

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Vintage 1956 Edward Chavez Mid-Century Abstract Lithograph — 'Gothic Towers'

This striking 1956 color lithograph (sometimes identified as a serigraph) … Read more Vintage 1956 Edward Chavez Mid-Century Abstract Lithograph — 'Gothic Towers'

This striking 1956 color lithograph (sometimes identified as a serigraph) is a significant work by the celebrated American modernist Edward Arcenio Chavez (1917–1995). Titled "Gothic Towers," this haunting composition utilizes bold shades of orange, ochre, brown, and white to create a surrealistic, soaring architectural structure against a deep, atmospheric background.

Chavez, an important figure in the Woodstock art colony and a former WPA muralist, was known for straddling the line between Expressionism and Abstraction. In this piece, his New Mexican heritage and exposure to European modernism converge into a decidedly ahead-of-its-time aesthetic. The artwork is housed in its original period frame with a textured linen mat, perfectly preserving the authentic Mid-Century Modern look.

Dimensions
Frame Size: 19.5" Width x 27" Height
Image Sight Size: 11.25" Width x 18.5" Height

Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. The lithograph remains clean and vibrant with no visible foxing or fading to the pigments. The period frame is structurally sound and exhibits minor, age-appropriate surface wear; it retains its original gold-tone luster.

A sophisticated example of Mid-Century American Abstraction, "Gothic Towers" is a museum-quality acquisition for collectors of Woodstock School artists or enthusiasts of 1950s modernist design. See less