Sale 3086
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
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Estimate$10,000 – $15,000
Oil on linen.
Executed in 1972.
72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9cm)
Warren Rohrer (1927–1995) was an American abstract painter known for his ethereal canvases that capture the essence and rhythms of the rural landscapes of Pennsylvania, particularly the fields and farmlands of Lancaster County.
Rohrer's paintings are characterized by their expansive fields of color, subtle transitions, and ambient quality, evoking a sense of tranquility and contemplation. His unique approach to abstraction, influenced by his Mennonite heritage and deep connection to the land, allowed him to convey the spiritual and elemental aspects of the natural world. Rohrer's atmospheric canvases invite viewers to immerse themselves in the quiet beauty of the landscape, reflecting his profound reverence for the interplay of light, space, and color in the rural environment.
Marian Locks Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Private Corporate Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.