MCM Geometric Abstract Painting – Glenn R. Bradshaw (1922-2013)

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Abstract Painting – Glenn R. Bradshaw (1922-2013) Artist: Glenn Raymond Bradshaw (American, 1922–2013) Medium: Multi-layered Mixed Media (Gouache/Watermedia) on handmade structural paper Dimensions: 30.75" x 30.75" inches (Framed) Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner Condition: Good condition. Housed in a vintage minimalist metal channel frame. Includes an estate/gallery inventory tracking sticker C013 - 0087 - 0 on the reverse side. About the Artwork Available now is a striking, original mid-century geometric abstraction by the listed American modernist master Glenn R. Bradshaw. This captivating piece showcases Bradshaw's signature mastery of geometric form and spatial depth. The composition utilizes nested squares, overlapping diamond grids, and precise linear vectors in a perfectly balanced palette of saffron yellow, rich crimson, midnight blue, and slate gray. True to his celebrated style, the work is executed on a premium, heavily textured handmade paper substrate. The organic speckles, variegation, and fibers inherent to the paper give the background a stunning tactile character that beautifully contrasts with the crisp, hard-edged modernist geometry. About the Artist (Glenn Raymond Bradshaw, NA, AWS) Glenn R. Bradshaw was a highly influential 20th-century American abstract artist and educator. Distinguished Career: Served as a prominent Fine Arts professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1952 until 1986. Prestigious Honors: Elected as a National Academician (NA) by the prestigious National Academy of Design in 1994. He was also a prominent member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic. Museum Collections: His works are held in permanent museum collections nationwide, including the National Academy of Design (New York) and the Krannert Art Museum. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue