Before the Storm
Signed lower left: Carl G. Cutler
Description
Carl Gordon Cutler, a firm believer in the emotive possibilities of color, found inspiration for the majority of his work among the woods and rugged shores of mid-coast Maine. Before the Storm is a beautiful example of Cutler’s color theory, the rich purples and browns in the sky conveying the anticipation, static, and looming presence of the impending storm. The houses in the midground stand stalwart as the bushes and trees bow in the heavy winds.
Provenance
Collection of the artist
Upon his passing, to collection of his widow
To private collection, Newburg, Pennsylvania, for at least the last four decades, who acquired the painting from Mrs. Cutler
Inscriptions
(verso in pencil) TITLE – BEFORE THE STORM
Labels
Exhibitions
Literature
Condition
Very good. The painting was recently professionally conserved, which included removing minor surface stains and mold, removing old hinging tape verso, deacidifying the paper, and pressing.
Frame Details
Description
Carl Gordon Cutler, a firm believer in the emotive possibilities of color, found inspiration for the majority of his work among the woods and rugged shores of mid-coast Maine. Before the Storm is a beautiful example of Cutler’s color theory, the rich purples and browns in the sky conveying the anticipation, static, and looming presence of the impending storm. The houses in the midground stand stalwart as the bushes and trees bow in the heavy winds.
Provenance
Collection of the artist
Upon his passing, to collection of his widow
To private collection, Newburg, Pennsylvania, for at least the last four decades, who acquired the painting from Mrs. Cutler
Inscriptions
(verso in pencil) TITLE – BEFORE THE STORM
Labels
Exhibitions
Literature
Condition
Very good. The painting was recently professionally conserved, which included removing minor surface stains and mold, removing old hinging tape verso, deacidifying the paper, and pressing.
