Lot 71: Jerry Pinsler (American, 1928-1996) Bright Landscape, 1957

Jerry Pinsler (American, 1928-1996)
Bright Landscape, 1957 signed with the artist's initials and dated 'JP 57' (lower right); signed and titled 'J. PINSLER "BRIGHT LANDSCAPE"' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 37 7/8 x 40 in. 96.2 x 101.6 cm.

Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago Thence by descent to the present ownerNotable for working in an abstract style outside of New York, Jerry Pinsler often used the Chicago skyline as inspiration in his non-representational paintings. Painted early in his career, the largely self-taught Pinsler would go on to specialize in graphic and three-dimensional design, garnering acclaim for his work with pinball machines.