Original Artwork
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The John Barrett Main Collection
Yellow Cross with Brown Field
Original oil painting by John Barrett Main
$4,250
A distinctive geometric abstract created during John Barrett Main’s active period in the Las Vegas art community. Bold symmetry, golden forms and a deep brown field give this original painting a strong Southwestern modernist character.
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Artwork Documentation
Detailed Photographs
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The Artwork
About the Painting
Yellow Cross with Brown Field was completed in January 1975. Its architectural lines, balanced symmetry and warm earth-toned palette reflect the geometric modernism of the period while drawing upon the colors and visual character of the American Southwest.
The composition remains visually bold and contemporary, making it appropriate for collectors of abstract art, Southwestern modernism and historic Las Vegas artwork.
Ownership History
Documented Provenance
The painting was acquired 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 front is signed “JBM ’75.” The reverse bears the artist’s handwritten name, completion date and the title “Yellow Cross with Brown Field.”
Additional high-resolution photographs and supporting documentation are available to serious buyers upon request.
Buyer Information
Vintage Condition
This original 1975 painting displays age-related characteristics, including visible aging and spotting on the reverse. The photographs form part of the condition disclosure and should be reviewed carefully before purchase.
Because vintage artwork may show variations that are difficult to capture in photographs, prospective buyers are encouraged to request additional images or a complete written condition report.
Las Vegas Art History
Historical Significance
John Barrett Main was active in the Las Vegas art community during the period in which this painting was created. Contemporary research includes a September 29, 1974 feature published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, along with period references to his exhibitions and artistic activity in Southern Nevada.
Additional research includes materials associated with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Special Collections and Archives and period information concerning Lesnick Art Gallery. These sources help place Main among the working artists who contributed to Southern Nevada’s developing cultural landscape during the 1970s.
Historical statements are based on presently available archival research. Supporting citations and records are available upon request.
Original 1975 Oil Painting
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