Poule Feine

Place: Boston

Born: 1905

Death: 1988

Biography:

Poule Feine, also known as Perle Fine, was a prominent American Abstract expressionist painter. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1905 and died in East Hampton, New York in 1988. Fine's work is characterized by its combination of fluid and brushy rendering of materials and the use of biomorphic forms encased and intertwined with irregular geometric shapes.

Early Life and Education

Fine studied in the 1930s at the Art Students League and with the noted painter and teacher Hans Hofmann at his schools in New York and in Provincetown. She felt strongly about the need for an underlying structure in her paintings, which is reflected in her unique style.

Style and Technique

Fine's work is a perfect example of Abstract Expressionism, a post-World War 2 American art movement that was the first to achieve international influence for New York and put it at the center of the western art world, replacing Paris. Her paintings are characterized by their combination of fluid and brushy rendering of materials and the use of biomorphic forms encased and intertwined with irregular geometric shapes.

Notable Works

Some of Fine's notable works include Plan for The White City, which is a stunning example of American art from the 20th century. Created in the 1940s, this oil on canvas piece is a beautiful representation of two men in a boat navigating through rough waters.

Museums and Collections

Fine's work can be found in several museums and collections, including the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, United States. The museum has an extensive collection of European and American art spanning several centuries, and Fine's work is a notable part of it.

Legacy

Fine was one of the first women to be recognized as a major figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Her unique style and technique have influenced many artists, and her work continues to be celebrated and admired by art lovers around the world. A visit to the Parrish Art Museum or the Forsyth Wickes Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, United States, is a must for anyone interested in Fine's work and the Abstract Expressionist movement.

• Poule Feine: Plan for The White City
• Poule Feine | Perle Fine, also known as Poule Feine, was an American Abstract expressionist painter.
• Abstract Expressionism

Fine's legacy continues to be celebrated and admired by art lovers around the world, and her work remains a notable part of American art history.