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Matthew Benedict (American 1968) impressionist gouache painting depicting an interior scene of four men seated at a table. Measures 28 …
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Matthew Benedict (American 1968) impressionist gouache painting depicting an interior scene of four men seated at a table. Measures 28 1/2" x 23" x 1 3/4". Presented in a paint decorated French Montparnasse carved wood frame. The painting has a dark moody ethereal quality.
Matthew Benedict is an American contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York, whose work blends historical narrative with mythological and esoteric themes. He is primarily known for his meticulous paintings—often in gouache—as well as sculptures, photographs, and embroidered works that evoke the atmosphere of earlier eras, such as the Victorian or Edwardian periods.
Matthew Benedict's work appears in major public collections including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Dallas Museum of Art; Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg; New York Public Library; and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Artistic Themes and Style:
Historical Mysticism: Benedict's work often explores the "past performed in the present," featuring subjects like pirates, saints, Freemasons, and tarot.
Literary Allusions: He frequently references literature, particularly the works of Herman Melville and nautical adventures.
Technique: He is best known for using gouache on wood or paper, employing a "heroic" style reminiscent of early 20th-century book illustrations.
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- Dimensions
- 28.5ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 23ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gouache
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good. Good. less
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