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Untitled (blue abstraction)

After a long and successful career, Holty turned in the mid-50's to Expressionism, creating many strong abstractions which showcased his unerring color sense. These poetic works achieve a strong visual impact despite their intimate scale.

Oil on masonite, 12 x 9 inches, signed lower right.
Provenance: Elizabeth Holty, wife of the artist.
Exhibited: Andrew Crispo Gallery, 1972, label verso