{"title":"3.26 Frank Sinatra","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"abstract-with-blue-on-red-by-frank-sinatra","title":"Abstract with Blue on Red by Frank Sinatra","description":"Frank Sinatra\u003cbr\u003e 1915-1998 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAbstract with Blue on Red\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated \"Sinatra '89\"(lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Easily one of the greatest American pop musicians of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra was both an iconic entertainer and an accomplished painter. A lover of art for his entire life, Sinatra became a collector of significance after his rise to fame, acquiring works by both modern and postmodern painters. Sinatra spent his free time creating colorful compositions inspired by modern art luminaries, looking to their bold aesthetics for guidance while creating his own original works with a unique point of view. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bold composition uses the power of bold colors and geometric shapes to create a mesmerizing space. Sinatra masterfully renders the central blue square to give the work a sense of depth and movement, while the striking red background pulses with energy. Visually alluring and monumental in size, this composition combines the colorful geometry of Mondrian with the stark simplicity of Mark Rothko, resulting in an exciting and original work from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1915 to Italian immigrants in New Jersey, Frank Sinatra rose to fame in the early 1940s, singing first with the famed \"Sentimental Gentleman of Swing\" Tommy Dorsey, and later striking out on his own as a solo artist. His career blossomed in the mid-1940s thanks to a series of successful, chart-topping singles when his baritone earned him the moniker \"The Sultan of Swoon.\" He made his debut as an actor in 1943 with the film \u003cem\u003eReveille with Beverley\u003c\/em\u003e, and in 1945, he won an Academy Award for the short film \u003cem\u003eThe House I Live In\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and during this period away from the stage, he focused on painting. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1989 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 46 3\/4\" high x 57\" wide (118.75 x 144.78 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 48 1\/4\" high x 58 1\/4\" wide x 1 5\/8\" deep (122.56 x 147.96 x 4.13 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Man and His Art: Frank Sinatra\u003c\/em\u003e, 1991, Random House: New York, p. 6 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44060179300487,"sku":"31-9076","price":175000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-9076_1.png?v=1774966696"},{"product_id":"blue-abstract-by-frank-sinatra","title":"Blue Abstract by Frank Sinatra","description":"Frank Sinatra\u003cbr\u003e 1915-1998 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBlue Abstract\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Sinatra 90\" (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Acrylic on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Widely considered the greatest American pop singer of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra was not only an iconic entertainer but also an accomplished painter. An avid art lover throughout his life, Sinatra became a significant collector after his rise to fame, acquiring both modern and postmodern paintings from across the world. He also spent his free time creating dynamic compositions like this one, inspired by the bold aesthetics of the great abstractionists to inform his own unique vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This energetic composition, \u003cem\u003eBlue Abstract\u003c\/em\u003e, presents bold geometric forms and sharp lines in orange, red, yellow, blue, brown, green, black and white set against a vibrant blue background. The interplay of color and form creates a dynamic sense of space, movement and vitality, amplified by the work’s impressive scale. Evoking the colorful, minimalist geometry of masters like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, this striking canvas is a simple yet vibrant original from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1990 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 23 1\/8\" high x 46 7\/8\" wide (58.74 x 119.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 28 1\/8\" high x 51 7\/8\" wide x 7\/8\" deep (71.44 x 131.76 x 2.22 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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He also spent his free time creating dynamic compositions like this one, inspired by the bold aesthetics of the great abstractionists to inform his own unique vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This colorful composition, \u003cem\u003eAbstract with Squares\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Sinatra's mastery of precision and color. The repeated shapes and colors create a dynamic sense of movement, amplified by the work's impressive scale. Evoking the bold, minimalist geometry of masters like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, this striking canvas is a simple yet vibrant original from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1986 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 28 7\/8\" high x 39\" wide (73.34 x 99.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 31 1\/2\" high x 41 5\/8\" wide x 2 3\/4\" deep (80.01 x 105.73 x 6.99 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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In his own practice, he explored bold, abstract compositions such as this, drawing inspiration from leading abstractionists while shaping a distinct and personal visual language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This geometric abstract painting displays a vertical cascade of angular forms set against a soft lavender ground. Clean-edged rectangles in cream, ochre, deep purple and emerald anchor the composition, while a lively cluster of triangles in crimson, cobalt, yellow, black and pink energizes the center. Smaller fragments extend outward, lending a sense of movement and visual rhythm. The flat planes of color and crisp geometry reflect the legacy of mid-century abstraction, recalling artists such as Hans Hofmann, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1989 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 39 3\/4\" high x 29 1\/2\" wide (101 x 74.9 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 40 3\/4\" high x 30 1\/2\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep(103.5 x 77.5 x 6.4 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, California\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44563724206215,"sku":"32-2429","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2429_1.png?v=1777994618"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/3-26-frank-sinatra.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}