Alice Marcus " Landscape With Foil " Oil on Canvas Painting Framed, 1960's

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"Landscape with Foil" is a powerful mid-century abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting by listed New York artist Alice Marcus … Read more "Landscape with Foil" is a powerful mid-century abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting by listed New York artist Alice Marcus (1925–2010), whose distinguished career earned her a place in Who’s Who in American Art. In this captivating composition, Marcus showcases her absolute mastery of depth and structural abstraction, utilizing an aggressive, heavily layered impasto technique that imbues the towering rock faces with an authentic, crystalline geological texture. The artwork thrives on a striking compositional contrast; massive, brooding cliffs of volcanic charcoal and deep umber frame a luminous inner vista where a sliver of golden sky reflects into a shimmering, tranquil pool of jewel-toned turquoise and amber below. Housed in its original vintage, low-profile dark gallery frame that perfectly preserves its authentic postwar aesthetic, this immaculate texturized canvas stands as an exceptional acquisition for serious collectors of mid-century New York school expressionism and avant-garde landscapes.
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Title: Landscape with Foil
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Alice Marcus (American, 1925–2010)
Period: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1960s)
Subject: Abstract Landscape / Canyon Gorge Study
Framing: Housed in its original vintage, low-profile dark gallery frame, perfectly preserving its authentic mid-century aesthetic presentation.
Dimensions :36.75" H 24.75" W 1" D /Unframed : 36" H 24" W

About the artist :
Alice Marcus( American 1925 - 2010) was an accomplished mid-century American expressionist painter active within the vibrant, post-war artistic circles of New York. Born in 1925, her career spanned over six decades, during which she developed a highly distinct visual language defined by dynamic kinetic movement, a rich mastery of the palette knife, and heavy, architectural texture.While operating in an era dominated by Abstract Expressionism, Marcus forged a unique mid-century path by retaining a dedication to form while simultaneously breaking it apart through raw, aggressive technique. Her distinctive thematic studies range from scenic genre works to powerful avian and animal combat scenes, using physical motion to explore internal emotional tension. See less