Signed and dated lower center: E. Paschke '73

Private collection, Northbrook, Illinois.

Ed Paschke (1939-2004) Don Anderson, 1973 Oil on canvas 36 x 16 inches (91.4 x 40.6 cm) Signed and dated lower center: E. Paschke '73 PROVENANCE: Private collection, Northbrook, Illinois. Ed Paschke was an American artist and a leading figure in the Chicago Imagist movement, renowned for his distinctive style that merged real-life subjects with imagined figures, abstract textures, and bold patterns. Paschke's 1973 commissioned portrait of Don Anderson is a vibrant example of his surreal style, combining realism with electric, neon colors to explore themes of identity and media influence. Anderson, a key player in the Chicago advertising scene, joined Leo Burnett during its mid-20th-century expansion, contributing to campaigns that transformed brand identity through relatable, human-centered storytelling—a hallmark of Burnett's approach. The agency's "Chicago School of Advertising," which Anderson helped shape, emphasized creativity and simplicity by elevating products and brands through memorable characters and straightforward messaging that resonated with the public. In his portrait commissions, Paschke often blended an individual's characteristics with cultural symbols, exploring the fluid, media-shaped nature of identity. Through daring colors and symbolic details, his portraits offer a layered view of contemporary society and the complexities of human experience. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Unlined. Faint stretcher bar lines visible under raking light. Diagonal scuff observed faintly across figure's nose and to lower region. Area of light soiling to center right of figure. UV examined, small area of inpainting to area of light purple at red line near left extreme edge; scattered pin dots of accretions to area of ground. Framed Dimensions 37 X 16.5 Inches