Jean McEwen

Composition ‘62

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JEAN ALBERT MCEWEN, R.C.A.

COMPOSITION

signed; also signed and dated “24.11.62” on the reverse
20 ins x 20 ins; 50.8 cms x 50.8 cms


May 29, 2017

Estimate $25,000-$30,000

Realised: $66,000

The process of any artist’s practice is fascinating to us.

This lot falls within the early years of McEwen’s search for personal solutions to the colour-depth enigma. Others had tackled this quandary, too, and McEwen was certainly aware of the resolutions suggested by American colour field painters.

A diminutive composition measuring just 20 ins x 20 ins, Composition ‘62 was hammered down for a big price.

 

 


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