Heads or Tails | Caldwell Gallery

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Image of 1947 abstract oil painting entitled "Heads or Tails" by artist Paul Burlin depicting many bright colors including reds, blues, yellows, black, greens, oranges.

Image of signature on "Heads or Tails"painting by Paul Burlin.

Image of wooden carved frame on "Heads or Tails" painting by Paul Burlin.

Detail images of craquelure sections of painting on "Heads or Tails" painting by Paul Burlin.

Images of two labels verso on "Heads or Tails" painting by Paul Burlin.

Overall verso image of "Heads or Tails" painting by Paul Burlin.

1947 Carnegie Exhibition

This work was included in the exhibition Painting in the United States, 1947 at the Carnegie Institute. Click to view pdfs on right, which include letters from the Director, Homer Saint Gaudens, to the artist, Paul Burlin; as well as to the new owners of Heads or Tails; and see portions of the exhibition catalog.

Letter to Paul Burlin

Letter to Mr. & Mrs. Tepper

Catalog

Heads or Tails 1947

Paul Burlin (1886-1969)

Oil on canvas

23" x 39"

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1947 Carnegie Exhibition