Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Modern California Modernist Figural Painting by Leon d'Usseau (Dusso)

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An authentic early California modern art painting on board by Leon D'Usseau, Jr. (American, 1918–1991), signed "Dusso" in the upper … Read more An authentic early California modern art painting on board by Leon D'Usseau, Jr. (American, 1918–1991), signed "Dusso" in the upper left.

This striking composition features stylized figures rendered in a vibrant palette of muted earth tones, soft blues, and warm red accents. Housed in its wonderful, untouched original rustic artist-built frame, showing great historical character and preservation.

Dimensions:

9.5" W x 14" H x 0.75" D

Condition:
Original, uncleaned vintage condition with honest signs of age consistent with a mid-century studio piece. Retains its original hanging wire and backboard character.

Provenance:
Sourced from a Boston estate; originally purchased in California between 1940 and 1960.

Artist Biography:
Leon D'Usseau was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1918 and studied under Alexander Archipenko. A well-known listed artist with deep roots in California modernism and Hollywood, his work is referenced in standard art historical compendiums including Who Was Who in American Art, Artists in California, and Who Was Who in Western Art. His distinctive paintings were also famously utilized as period set decor in classic mid-century film and television. See less