Original Mid-Century Modern Chuck Gruen Painting of Reclining Lady on Silver Foil, Framed and Signed

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This is a truly exceptional piece of Mid-Century Modern artwork!

Extremely rare, this original painting by Chuck Gruen, is a … Read more This is a truly exceptional piece of Mid-Century Modern artwork!

Extremely rare, this original painting by Chuck Gruen, is a classic representation of his "Mod" style and feature the hallmarks of his unique style and is housed in the original gilded wood frame.

1. Stylized "Pixie" Figures
The most recognizable element of a Gruen painting is the character design which feature:
Distinctive Hair:
Tightly coiled, corkscrew style curls that form a dense, graphic mass as seen here.

Minimalist Faces:
Large, heavily lidded eyes (often appearing "sleepy" or almond-shaped), a tiny upturned nose, and a small, delicate mouth as depicted in this reclining figure

Whimsical Proportions:
Soft, rounded, and somewhat childlike limbs that contribute to a playful and exaggerated aesthetic

2. Mixed Media on Metallic Background
An original Chuck Gruen painting is almost always executed on a metallic ground, such as silver of gold foil or paper
The use of silver or gold metallic backgrounds (often paper or leaf) painted over with opaque pigments like gouache or acrylic, allowing the metallic sheen to peek through or serve as a vibrant, reflective negative space is indicative of his style.

3. Graphic Patterns and Motifs
His compositions frequently include graphic, repetitive patterns such as the red and gold checkerboard pattern in the lower right of this painting and the stylized feathers, and striped cushions, graphic versions of everyday or whimsical objects popular in mid-century textile and interior design.

4. The Signature
Gruen's signature is typically found in the lower right corner in a simple, block-letter style: GRUEN
In originals, this signature is hand=painted and integrated into the composition

11.25" x 6.25"
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