Bidspirit auction | THOMAS B. ALLEN AMERICAN OIL

THOMAS B. ALLEN AMERICAN OIL PAINTING WITHDRAWAL PHASE - Thomas Burt Allen (American, 1928–2000). Oil painting on canvas. The artwork depicts a twisted human figure in dark brown hues with red flashes in the background. Illustration for the article ”Public Health Hospital at Lexington, Kentucky, Part One, ” published in the 25th Anniversary issue of What's New. Dated ca. 1950s–1960s. Titled 'Withdrawal Phase.' Signed lower left. Framed. Provenance: Albert Landry Galleries (with their label on verso); private collection, New York. Thomas Allenwas an American painter and illustrator known for a moody and expressionist style that pushed the boundaries of mid-century commercial art. He has created hundreds of covers and illustrations for The New Yorker, Esquire, and Sports Illustrated. Allen was often associated with fellow illustration mavericks, Robert Weaver and Robert Andrew Parker, who challenged the saccharine atmosphere of the post-war magazine scene. This group favored a somewhat radical journalistic approach to their role and firmly opposed an illustrator's role as mere page decorator. They favored observing the world, drawing from life, and creating visual essays. This approach would later be termed ”visual journalism.” Keywords: Fine Art, Figurative Painting, Illustration, American Artists. Dimensions Overall size: Frame 23 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. Image 21 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.