1967 Mid-Century Modern German Expressionist Village Scene Oil Painting by Gus Bundy

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Creator: Gus Bundy (American, 1907–1984) Date of Piece: 1967
Materials: Oil paint on stretched canvas, original wood frameStyles: Mid-Century Modern, … Read more Creator: Gus Bundy (American, 1907–1984) Date of Piece: 1967
Materials: Oil paint on stretched canvas, original wood frameStyles: Mid-Century Modern, Expressionism, Fauvism, American Regionalist
"Dimensions:Canvas: 24" W × 32" HVibrant 1967 Mid-Century Modern Expressionist Oil Painting by Gus BundyPresenting a stunning, heavily textured mid-century oil on canvas landscape dated 1967 by listed New York and Nevada artist Gus Bundy (1907–1984). Trained at the historic Art Students League of New York, Bundy's painterly origins come alive in this masterfully executed piece.This work serves as a brilliant mid-century American homage to early 20th-century German Expressionism, heavily channeling the geometric color blocks and courtyard imagery reminiscent of master colorist August Macke. Painted with dense, confident impasto stroke work, the palette dynamically balances fiery terracotta roofs and walls against deep, pool-blue focal points under a swirling lime sky.The piece is signed "Bundy '67" in the lower right corner. The reverse features authenticating hallmarks of high-quality vintage production, displaying original tacks wrapping the canvas over corporate-stamped 24x32 M. Grumbacher stretcher bars. Housed in its original slim mid-century wood gallery frame, this painting provides a phenomenal burst of color and artistic history perfect for modern, transitional, or eclectic interiors. See less