Property of Belinda McLain and the Hector Dewart Estate

Description:

Hector Dewart (GA, 1937-1996), Middle Nude, #1, Tempera on Board, signed and dated 1970 on verso, with artist label 'Hector Dewart, Plenum Series, Middle Nude, waxed tempera' on verso, depicting an abstract scene in tones of cream and white, in a thin painted wood frame. Frame size: 24 3/4 in. x 24 3/4 in.

Hector MacLean Dewart II was born in Savannah, GA in 1937. He was an abstract painter, interior decorator and frame maker. Dewart made his way to Seattle, WA in the early 60s, as a design consultant for Western International Hotels where he remained for a decade before returning to Savannah. In Seattle, he collaborated and painted with the artists of the Pacific Northwest school, including Dale Chihuly, William (Bill) Commings, Guy Anderson, Wesly Wehr, to name a few. In 1973, Dewart opened Dewart Gallery, a gallery and frame shop located at 39th & Bull St., Savannah, GA. Along with framing and continuing his own artistic practice, Dewart collaborated with local artists, including Ivan Bailey, Robert Cooper, Sam Dyer, Hattie Saussy, Henrietta Waring, Myrtle Jones, and Mary Aiken. In 1980 he opened 'Dewart Gallery II' in collaboration with Ray Ellis. During the following years the framing business continued to remain busy. In 1993 the Georgia Guardian published on article about Dewart titled 'Framing: An Art Unto Itself'. In 1997 Southern Living magazine published 'House on the Hill' which included one of Dewart's last interior design projects.

Measurements: Height: by sight 23 3/4 in. x Width: 23 3/4 in.

Condition:

Good condition, minor foxing spots, yellowing to paint, wear to edges of frame.

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