John McClelland Abstract Landscape Painting

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Striking abstract landscape by American artist John McClelland, depicting an evocative, heavily abstracted landscape with the feeling of a rocky … Read more Striking abstract landscape by American artist John McClelland, depicting an evocative, heavily abstracted landscape with the feeling of a rocky ravine or dramatic cliffside. The composition is built from expressive, gestural brushwork in earthy taupe, dusty rose, slate blue, charcoal, and muted green, giving the work a wonderfully atmospheric quality.

McClelland was a Georgia-born artist who studied at Auburn University and in New York before working as a magazine illustrator and portrait artist. He later became known for romantic and impressionistic landscapes in watercolor and oil. A period printout from the National Art Museum of Sport is attached to the reverse, documenting McClelland’s biography and his work in the museum’s collection. The documentation adds an interesting layer of provenance and context to the piece.

The artwork has a distinctly mid-century sensibility, while the exact date of this particular work is not documented. Signed John McClelland lower right.

Dimensions: 20.75”W × 24.75”H × 1.5”D
Visible artwork / sight: 14.5”W × 18.5”H See less