{"product_id":"untitled-charles-emery-powell-acrylic-and-lacquer-on-canvas-1981","title":"Untitled Charles Emery Powell Acrylic and Lacquer on Canvas, 1981","description":"\u003cp class=\"js-product-description product-description\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling js-toggle-less\"\u003eUntitled Charles Emery Powell acrylic and lacquer painting on canvas circa 1981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are pleased to offer three exceptional abstract works by this elusive artist, all acquired from the same estate. Very little biographical information is available, which only adds to the intrigue and originality of the pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the many abstract modern paintings we have encountered, these stand out as some of the most compelling. The artist employed a fascinating technique that begins with a high-gloss lacquer ground, creating a hard, glass-like surface with a finish reminiscent of polished candy. Layers of contrasting colors were then applied over this lacquer base, with additional tones combed and dragged through the wet paint to reveal the colors beneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a richly textured composition full of movement, depth, and energy. The interplay between the glossy surface and the layered pigments creates an almost sculptural quality that is difficult to fully capture in photographs. Like many great works of art, this painting is far more impressive in person, where the complexity of the surface and the vibrancy of the colors can be truly appreciated. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/product\/35737573\/untitled-charles-emery-powell-acrylic-and-lacquer-on-canvas-1981#\" class=\"js-swap-trigger\"\u003eSee less\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js-info-details\" class=\"product-info-content collapse-partial in\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e66ʺW × 2ʺD × 66ʺH\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStyles\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/style\/abstract\"\u003eAbstract\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArt Subjects\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/search?art_subjects=AB\"\u003eAbstract\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFrame Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/search?frame_type=U\"\u003eUnframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePeriod\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1980s\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCountry Of Origin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"item-type-item\"\u003eVintage, Antique or Pre-owned\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list js-materials\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterials\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCanvas\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCondition\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGood Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eColor\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"tear-sheet-actions js-product-tear-sheet-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/product\/35737573\/tear-sheet\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cicon cicon-printer\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/product\/35737573\/tear-sheet?is_download=1\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"untitled-charles-emery-powell-acrylic-and-lacquer-on-canvas-1981.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cicon cicon-download\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list js-detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003eThis piece is in overall good vintage condition. There are some dents, scrapes, scratches and signs of wear consistent with age. Please see photos for full condition details. Reach out with any all questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Main Street Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944599195744,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/6789\/1296\/files\/untitled-charles-emery-powell-acrylic-and-lacquer-on-canvas-1981-5900.webp?v=1787585226","url":"https:\/\/www.mainstreetmodern.com\/products\/untitled-charles-emery-powell-acrylic-and-lacquer-on-canvas-1981","provider":"Main Street Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}