Mid 20th Century “Three Wise Men” Expressionist Figural Painting by Ede Else, Lyme Art Association, 16 X 20

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“Three Wise Men” Expressionist Figural Painting by Ede Else, Lyme Art Association, 16 x 20

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“Three Wise Men” Expressionist Figural Painting by Ede Else, Lyme Art Association, 16 x 20

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Expressionist figural painting titled Three Wise Men, signed lower left and identified on the verso as Ede Else, with an original exhibition label from the Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, Connecticut.

The composition presents three closely grouped male figures, rendered with deliberate distortion and simplified anatomy. Emphasis is placed on facial structure and psychological presence through contour line, restrained modeling, and a muted palette of flesh tones, blue, and green. The brushwork is direct and visible, reinforcing the work’s modernist sensibility.

Verso label confirms exhibition through the Lyme Art Association and includes the handwritten title and artist attribution, along with an Old Lyme address.

Presented in its original gilt wood frame with linen liner.

Artist
Ede Else (20th century), exhibiting artist associated with the Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, Connecticut. Founded in 1914, the Lyme Art Association is a historically significant institution tied to the American Impressionist movement and later regional modernist practices. Documented exhibition situates the artist within this established artistic community.

Dimensions
Sight: 16 x 20 inches
Framed: approximately 20 x 24 inches

Condition
Good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and toning consistent with age. Frame with oxidation, wear, and small losses, consistent with period See less