Original 1967 MCM Abstract Oil Painting by Janice Friedman

Original 1967 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Janice Friedman Rare Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting – Janice Friedman (1967) – Léger Cubist Style – 22" x 28" Item Overview Up for sale is a striking, authentic mid-century modern abstract oil painting by listed artist Janice Friedman, dated 1967. This captivating piece features bold, mechanical, and geometric forms that strongly channel the machine-age Cubist aesthetic popularized by French modernist master Fernand Léger. With its rich textured brushwork and timeless 1960s color palette, this piece serves as a premier statement artwork for any mid-century modern, retro, or contemporary gallery space. Art Specifications Artist: Janice Friedman Title: Untitled (Mechanistic Forms / Cubist Abstraction) Year Created: 1967 Medium: Oil on Canvas (Heavy, textured impasto application) Dimensions: 22" H x 28" W Signature: Hand-signed and dated "Janice Friedman 1967" in script on the lower-left blue quadrant. Framing: Unframed (Painted canvas edges show authentic vintage age and character; ready to hang as-is for a minimalist look or custom frame to taste). Artistic Style & Visual Impact This piece is a masterful representation of late-1960s geometric abstraction. It features a bold interplay of primary colors—vibrant scarlet reds, deep cobalt blues, and golden yellows—juxtaposed against sharp, structural black forms reminiscent of tools, clamps, or architectural elements. The thick, tactile oil paint application gives the canvas incredible depth and presence under gallery lighting. About the Artist: Janice Friedman Janice Friedman was an active mid-century abstract artist whose work captures the post-war shift toward industrialized and geometric imagery. Her rare mid-late 20th-century oil paintings have historically surfaced through upscale estate collections and curated sales platforms. Pieces from this specific 1967 series are highly sought after by collectors of geometric abstraction and modernist design. Condition Report Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition. Surface: The oil paint remains remarkably vibrant with beautiful natural aging. There is a small intentional impasto peak (white paint spot) on the upper right black structural element, consistent with the artist’s raw, textured style. Canvas: Sturdy structure with minor edge wear typical of an unframed, 50+ year old vintage canvas. No major punctures, rips, or restoration detected Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue