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MAX KUEHNE Edge of the Cove
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Known for his paintings and his gessoed, gilt and carved works of art, Max Kuehne began his career as a painter studying with William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri. Kuehne first exhibited with the Charles Daniel Gallery whose stable of artists included Maurice Prendergast, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley and Leon Kroll. Between 1914 and 1917 Maurice Kuehne lived and worked in Spain. He became intrigued with the beautiful carved and gessoed frames and furnishings there. On his return to New York City, the artist began making his own frames. Soon other artists began ordering these "Kuehne" frames. This framemaking evolved to include carved panels like Edge of the Cove, screens, sculpture and furniture. Kuehne's decorative works of art were widely collected during his lifetime. The legendary connoisseur Albert Barnes was a devotee of all of Kuehne's work. In fact, Barnes had Kuehne make many of the frames for his Merion, Pennsylvania collection and frequently placed orders for Kuehne furniture. The inspiration for Edge of the Cove is Cape Ann, Massachusetts where the artist lived and worked for many years. |
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Ivan Le Lorraine Albright Robert Salmon |
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