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Al Oerter
Large Abstract Painting by Olympian Al Oerter

1980

About the Item

This painting was created by Olympic discus thrower Al Oerter for charity for the 1980 Olympics. At this time he developed the technique of pouring paint onto the canvas and then throwing his discus at the pooled up paint to create a splatter all over the canvas. He utilized that technique in this painting, there is a tear in the canvas from where the discus hit the canvas, and there is pooled up paint in the same area.
  • Creator:
    Al Oerter (1936 - 2007)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 98 in (248.92 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    There is a small tear in the canvas from where the artist threw a discus at it.
  • Gallery Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4664759832
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