Kenneth Nack (American, 1923-2009)
"Cincinnati Sunrise". Mixed media on masonite, signed "Nack" in the lower right quadrant, framed in a white painted wood frame, overall 27 ½" x 36 ½". Label verso with title.
A Chicago Native, Kenneth George Nack received his master's degree in fine arts at the Art Institute in 1949, after which he traveled extensively before settling in California. Directly after graduation he moved to Paris to study with Fernand Leger.
LIFE magazine named one of America's best young painters in 1950. He traveled throughout Mexico and Europe, and eventually ran a gallery in San Francisco before moving to Santa Barbara to teach. He was the Chair of the art department at Santa Barbara City College for 35 years, retiring in 2003 at the age of 80.
Condition: Overall good, painting slightly loose in frame, frame splitting at corners, scuffs and losses to frame. Recommend shipping without frame to a non-local buyer.
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"Cincinnati Sunrise". Mixed media on masonite, signed "Nack" in the lower right quadrant, framed in a white painted wood frame, overall 27 ½" x 36 ½". Label verso with title.
A Chicago Native, Kenneth George Nack received his master's degree in fine arts at the Art Institute in 1949, after which he traveled extensively before settling in California. Directly after graduation he moved to Paris to study with Fernand Leger.
LIFE magazine named one of America's best young painters in 1950. He traveled throughout Mexico and Europe, and eventually ran a gallery in San Francisco before moving to Santa Barbara to teach. He was the Chair of the art department at Santa Barbara City College for 35 years, retiring in 2003 at the age of 80.
Condition: Overall good, painting slightly loose in frame, frame splitting at corners, scuffs and losses to frame. Recommend shipping without frame to a non-local buyer.
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