Acrylic Painting. 14 5/8" by 9" in matte. John Plumer Ludlum (1906 - 1993) was active/lived in New York, California. John Ludlum is known for Celebrity portrait and religious theme painting. John Plumer Ludlum had an art career that spanned over 70 years. He is known as the Pioneer in the use of Fluorescent Paints in fine art, a technique he called "Living Light". Born in Hempstead NY, John Ludlum left home at the age of 16 to attend the Chicago Institute of Fine Art. At the age of 20, Ludlum returned to New York, where he studied at the Art Students League and The National Academy of Design. Ludlum had a studio of his own on 46th Street near Broadway, and many known dancers, singers and actors would frequent the Ludlum studio, and some became models. He later moved his studio to the Greenwich Village area of New York City, becoming the founder of the Greenwich Village Artists. Franz Cline, a member, made the logo for the club. John Ludlum was a pioneer in that he did some of the first serigraphs in fine art in New York City and these works were exhibited at Rockefeller Center in 1943. I In early 1945, Ludlum moved to Los Angeles, California where he studied under Nicolai Fechin and established a secluded studio on the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones overlooking the city, and across the road from the estate of famous Hollywood director Cecil B. De Mille. In 1945 Ludlum became one of the first to use fluorescent color in fine art. He utilized this new medium and entirely new method of application to extend the range of his palette from the lighter artist colors, on into light itself. He called his new method "Living Light", and it would prove to be Ludlum's distinct style. In 1954 he married his wife, Shirley Grote. They bought a beautiful Victorian style 18-room home in the Hollywood Hills. It was then that he began to paint what would later become his signature masterpiece. "The Nativity" took 3.5 years to complete and was finished in 1957. This 72" X 108" mural depicting the birth of Christ was done in a Byzantine style; utilizing Gold and Silver metallic powder and of course Fluorescent paint. "The Nativity" would go on to be viewed by many and win four international competitions over the next 15 years. In 1964 "The Nativity" and other Ludlum works were exhibited at the dedication of "The Tower Of Hope" in Garden Grove, CA. "The Tower Of Hope" was part of the Garden Grove Community Church, an organization led by Dr. Robert Schuller, a televangilists. "The Nativity" was purchased for $2.5 Million U.S.D. in 1973 by the Ohio Tourist Center. In October of 1973, as special guests to the U.S. Army, the Ludlums were flown to Ft. Gordon Georgia for the international premiere of "The Nativity". Flanked by armed guards, "The Nativity" would be unveiled center stage before over 900 people. The 72-piece Augusta Symphony played behind the curtain for the unveiling of "The Nativity". The United States Presidential car was assigned to the Ludlums during their stay. The United States Air Force honored the Ludlums at a formal reception at the base in Mantz, Germany (1973). A procession of five vehicles and armed guards accompanied the Ludlums; all for one artist and one painting. In Madrid, Spain the painting was under the protection of the Spanish Government. Armed guards protected the painting from the time it was lowered off the plane until it left the country. There were armed guards stationed at the airfield, before the landing of the plane that "The Nativity" was being transported on. His paintings have been exhibited in the Laguna Beach Museum of Art, Laguna Beach CA., the Southeast Arkansas Art and Science Center, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and The Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA. In 1979, Ludlum's Biography was requested by the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC for the National Archives. In 1979 it was researched, compiled and delivered to the Archives. Mr. and Mrs. Ludlum finished the later years of their life quietly. Mr. Ludlum passed away in 1993, in the Ludlum's hometown of Tustin, CA. leaving a very grievous Mrs. Ludlum behind. She withdrew from the public eye, stopped selling her late husband's work and later died in Los Angeles, CA in 2003.
JOHN PLUMER LUDLUM (California/New York, 1906-1993) oil on canvas, "Hidden Lake." Signed lower right, titled and signed again verso. Labels attached verso from the Ludlum Art Center and the Oceanlake Studio Gallery. Image measures 12" x 24". In a wood frame; 21.5" x 33.5" overall.
Autographs Attractive John Adams Signed Free Frank Address Leaf to His Excellency William Plumer of Epping New-Hampshire JOHN ADAMS (1735 - July 4, 1826). 2nd President of the United States (1797-1801), American Founding Father, Lawyer, Statesman, Diplomat and Leading Champion of American Independence in 1776, Defended the British Soldiers involved in the "Boston Massacre," a Leading Federalist. Rare Free-Franked Address Leaf vividly Signed, "J Adams" from "Quincy, Ma., June 16th" (no year) in dark rich brown, this full Envelope Cover fully open measuring 7.5" x 9.25", Choice Crisp Very Fine+. This fresh and clean Postal Address Leaf is slightly tipped along the outer edges. It is addressed in another hand to "His Excellency William Plumer - Epping New-Hampshire." Boldly Franked "Free" by the elderly John Adams at the left of the recipient's name, with "Quincy, MA, June 16th - Free" written at top, the word "Free" also in John Adam's hand. The bold and clear signature indicates this being very late in life, likely about 1820, near to the end of John Adams life. The content letter (not present) possibly regarding the 1820 Presidential election, as Plumer was one of New Hampshire's electoral college members. Plumer cast the only dissenting vote in the Electoral College against incumbent President James Monroe, voting instead for John Quincy Adams. This very clean high quality John Adams Signed Free Frank Address Cover having two trivial deft sealed short tears within the wove period paper on verso edge, still retaining some of its original black round wax seal. The recipient, William Plumer, was an American Politician and was a United States Senator, from 1802 to 1807, served as the 7th Governor of New Hampshire (1812-13 and 1816-19), who was involved with the famous Dartmouth College case--the decision was rendered by Chief Justice John Marshall in 1819. In the 1820 Presidential election, as an elector, he voted for John Quincy Adams. Provenance: Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II. William Plumer (June 25, 1759 - December 22, 1850) was an American lawyer, Baptist lay preacher, and politician from Epping, New Hampshire. He is most notable for his service as a Federalist in the United States Senate (1802-1807), and Governor of New Hampshire as a Democratic-Republican (1812-1813, 1816-1819). Plumer was born in Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay on June 25, 1759, the son of farmer and merchant Samuel Plumer and Mary (Dole) Plumer. His family moved to Epping, New Hampshire in 1768, and he was raised at his father's farm on Epping's Red Oak Hill. Plumer attended the Red Oak Hill School until he was 17. Frequent ill health left him unsuited for military service during the American Revolution or life as a farmer, and after a religious conversion experience in his late teens, Plumer was trained as a Baptist exhorter (a lay preacher). For several years he traveled throughout the state to deliver sermons to Baptist churches and revival meetings. He briefly considered a career as a doctor, and began to study medicine. Later deciding on a legal career, he studied law with attorneys Joshua Atherton of Amherst and John Prentice of Londonderry. While studying under Atherton, his fellow law clerks included William Coleman, who remained a lifelong friend. Plumer attained admission to the bar in 1787, and began to practice in Epping. In addition to practicing law, Plumer was active in local politics and government. He held several town offices, including selectman. Plumer served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1785 to 1786, in 1788, from 1790 to 1791, and from 1797 to 1800. In 1791 and 1797 he served as Speaker of the House. Plumer was a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention of 1791-1792. Plumer was elected to the US Senate as a Federalist and filled the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Sheafe. Plumer served from June 17, 1802 to March 3, 1807 and was not a candidate for re-election. In 1803, Plumer was one of several New England Federalists to propose secession from the United States because of the lack of power by Federalists, the rising influence of Jeffersonian Democrats, and the diminished influence of the North since the Louisiana Purchase. Recalling his involvement in the secession scheme in 1827, Plumer said, "This was, I think, the greatest political error of my life: & would, had it been reduced to practise [sic], instead of releiving [sic], destroyed New England.... Fortunately for my own reputation the erroneous opinion I formed produced no bitter fruits to myself or my country." Plumer served in the New Hampshire Senate in 1810 and 1811, and was chosen in both years to serve as the Senate's president. By now a Democratic-Republican, in 1812, Plumer was the party's successful nominee for Governor of New Hampshire, and he served until 1813. He returned to office in 1816, and served until 1819. In the 1820 presidential election, Plumer was one of New Hampshire's electoral college members. He cast the only dissenting vote in the Electoral College against incumbent President James Monroe, voting instead for John Quincy Adams. Some accounts say that it was to ensure that George Washington remained the only US president to be unanimously chosen by the Electoral College, but others assert that he was instead calling attention to his friend Adams as a potential future Presidential Candidate or was protesting against the "wasteful extravagance" of the Monroe administration. Plumer also eschewed voting for Daniel D. Tompkins for Vice President as "grossly intemperate" and having "not that weight of character which his office requires" and "because he grossly neglected his duty" in his "only" official role as president of the Senate by being "absent nearly three-fourths of the time." Plumer instead voted for Richard Rush. In 1788, Plumer married Sarah "Sally" Fowler of Newmarket, New Hampshire. They were the parents of six children -- William, Sally, Samuel, George Washington, John Jay, and Quintus. William Plumer Jr. was an author and attorney who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1819 to 1825. Plumer died in Epping on December 22, 1850 and was buried at the Plumer Family Cemetery in Epping.
Pencil Signed And Number 5/1000. Depicting A Native American. Measures Approximately 23.25in X 19in. Artwork Measures Approximately 13.75in X 8.5in. Tm6443 Ja
(American /California 1906-1993) Well documented artist known for the use of fluorescent paints in his works. Oil on canvas entitled 'The Fields of Home' Signed 'John Plumer Ludlum' LR. Still retains Ludlum Arts Center Gallery paper label affixed to verso. SIZE: 24" x 19" overall 33" x 38" DATE: Mid 20th C. CONDITION: Very good SHIPPING: Oversized, will pack & ship by UPS, check with Auction House for shipping fees
(American /California 1906-1993) Well documented artist known for the use of fluorescent paints in his works. Oil on canvas entitled 'Hills of Tustin' Signed 'John Plumer Ludlum' LL. Ludlum Artist Center gallery label affixed to verso SIZE: 24" x 40" Overall 32" x 48" DATE: Mid 20th C. CONDITION: Very good SHIPPING: Extremely large, check with Auction House for shipping fees
(American /California 1906-1993) Well documented artist known for the use of fluorescent paints in his works. Oil on canvas entitled 'Medieval Scene'. Signed 'John Plumer Ludlum' LR. Partial paper label to verso, SIZE: 14 1/2" X 29"Overall 24" X 39" DATE: Mid 20th C CONDITION: Very good, some discoloration LR SHIPPING: Oversize UPS ship, Intl check with Auction house first for fees.
(American/California 1906 - 1993) Well documented artist known for the use of fluorescent paints in his works. Oil on canvas entitled 'Continental Divide' Signed 'John Plumer Ludlum' LR. Still retains Ludlum Art Center gallery label affixed to verso. SIZE: 16" x 20" Overall 25" x 28 1/2" DATE: Mid 20th Century CONDITION: Very good SHIPPING: Oversized, UPS pack & ship
