Bidspirit auction | Harry McCormick (American, b. 1942),

Harry McCormick (American, b. 1942), Jade in Spider Dress, 1982, Oil on Canvas - This oil on canvas painting by American artist Harry McCormick (born 1942) is titled Jade in Spider Dress. Executed in a contemporary realist style, the work depicts a woman reclining on a modern white sectional sofa. She is dressed in a dark evening gown featuring a distinctive radiating spider-web pattern. The setting is a dark interior accented by a large decorative Asian-inspired screen in the background, which is adorned with intricate floral and avian motifs. To the left of the subject stands a tall pedestal supporting a large ceramic vessel beside a floral arrangement. The composition is characterized by strong directional lighting that creates a dramatic chiaroscuro effect. The painting is signed in red as McCORMICK at the lower right. The verso of the canvas is inscribed with HARRY McCORMICK, Copyrighted 1982 all rights reserved, and the title JADE IN SPIDER DRESS, accompanied by a second signature. The artwork is housed in a thin silver-toned metal gallery frame. Included with the painting is an exhibition catalogue containing a dedication. Dimensions: 67.00”L x 2.50”W x 47.25”H Artist: Harry McCormick (American b. 1942) Dimensions: 67.00”L x 2.50”W x 47.25”H Weight: 15.00 lb Condition: Good. Paint loss.