Yellow Cross with Brown Field was completed in January 1975 during one of the most active periods of John Barrett Main's artistic career. This original geometric abstract reflects the modernist movement of the 1970s while drawing inspiration from the colors, forms, and visual rhythms of the American Southwest. Its bold symmetry, earth-tone palette, and architectural lines create a timeless composition that feels both contemporary and distinctly regional.
This painting was commissioned directly from John Barrett Main by the Henning family in January 1975 and has remained in the family's private collection for more than fifty years. The reverse of the canvas bears the artist's original handwritten title, signature, and completion date, providing exceptional provenance and direct documentation of the work's authenticity. This uninterrupted ownership history makes the painting a well-documented and highly collectible original.
Research has confirmed that during the period this painting was created, John Barrett Main was actively exhibiting through Lesnick Art Gallery in Las Vegas and participating in the city's growing arts community. Contemporary newspaper articles document his exhibitions, commercial sales, and recognition at juried art competitions, while archival records from UNLV Special Collections place him among the professional artists helping shape Southern Nevada's cultural landscape during the 1970s. Today, Yellow Cross with Brown Field represents not only an original work of art but also a documented piece of Las Vegas art history. If your Interested in this piece contact me at shophencobooks@gmail.com
Yellow Cross with Brown Field was completed in January 1975 during one of the most active periods of John Barrett Main's artistic career. This original geometric abstract reflects the modernist movement of the 1970s while drawing inspiration from the colors, forms, and visual rhythms of the American Southwest. Its bold symmetry, earth-tone palette, and architectural lines create a timeless composition that feels both contemporary and distinctly regional.
This painting was commissioned directly from John Barrett Main by the Henning family in January 1975 and has remained in the family's private collection for more than fifty years. The reverse of the canvas bears the artist's original handwritten title, signature, and completion date, providing exceptional provenance and direct documentation of the work's authenticity. This uninterrupted ownership history makes the painting a well-documented and highly collectible original.
Research has confirmed that during the period this painting was created, John Barrett Main was actively exhibiting through Lesnick Art Gallery in Las Vegas and participating in the city's growing arts community. Contemporary newspaper articles document his exhibitions, commercial sales, and recognition at juried art competitions, while archival records from UNLV Special Collections place him among the professional artists helping shape Southern Nevada's cultural landscape during the 1970s. Today, Yellow Cross with Brown Field represents not only an original work of art but also a documented piece of Las Vegas art history. If your Interested in this piece contact me at shophencobooks@gmail.com
