Painting for Olympic Poster a.k.a Olympic Painting (Self-Portrait)

Marcia Marcus

Painting for Olympic Poster a.k.a Olympic Painting (Self-Portrait), 1974101.6 x 63.5cmSign in to view price

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oil on canvasOlney Gleason

Description

Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The artwork by Marcia Marcus is a harmonious blend of muted and vibrant colors, featuring intricate floral patterns and classical elements in the background. It portrays a female figure, possibly a self-portrait, adorned in a white garment with an emblematic brooch. The composition draws on Classical and Renaissance influences, skillfully juxtaposed with surreal and symbolic imagery. Marcus' technique reflects her commitment to representational art amidst the dominance of abstraction. This piece embodies her exploration of identity and tradition, resonating with the cultural context of contemporary life. ...

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Artist

Marcia Marcus

B.1928, American

Marcia Marcus is recognized as a singular figure in postwar American art, celebrated for her unwavering commitment to representational painting at a moment when abstraction and other movements dominated critical discourse. Across more than six decades, Marcus forged a visual language that was both exacting and expressive, drawing on the traditions of Classical and Renaissance painting while remaining acutely responsive to the social and cultural conditions of contemporary life. ...

Marcia Marcus: Artworks

Marcia MarcusHenri Zerner, 1966

76.2 x 45.7cm

Marcia MarcusPainting for Olympic Poster a.k.a Olympic Painting (Self-Portrait), 1974

101.6 x 63.5cm

Marcia MarcusTyna, Alvin, Baby, 1970

126.4 x 101.6cm

Gallery

Olney Gleason

New York City

Olney Gleason is a contemporary art gallery based in New York, founded by Nicholas Olney and Eric Gleason. Opening in Chelsea in fall 2025, the gallery represents international artists and estates spanning several generations and mediums.