San Andreas III 1963

"San Andreas III" (1963), a large-scale oil painting by Lawrence Calcagno (1913-1993), utilizes dark, earthy tones against a stark, almost monochrome backdrop. The painting evokes a sense of mystery and depth, with faint, suggestive shapes emerging from the shadowed canvas. Notably, a striking red band bisects the composition, adding a dynamic element and perhaps symbolizing a line of separation or a moment of dramatic tension.