Dan Gabriel – Untitled Organic Abstraction, Oil on Paper, 25×36, Signed

$2,800.00

Dan Gabriel – Untitled Organic Abstraction, Oil on Paper, 25×36, Signed

A serene and elegant large-scale oil-on-paper abstraction by American artist Dan Gabriel, originating from the prestigious Mitch Morse Gallery / Art Spectrum in New York City. This signature example of Gabriel’s work features fluid, feather-like forms in layered tones of slate blue, gray, and white, creating a meditative, atmospheric composition.

Perfect for collectors of 1970s–1980s abstract art, Color Field painting, and organic modernist design, this work exemplifies Gabriel’s mastery of translucent layering, chromatic harmony, and elegant movement.

ARTWORK DESCRIPTION — Dan Gabriel, Untitled Organic Abstraction, c. 1970s–1980s

Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 25 x 36 inches
Signed: Lower left, Dan Gabriel
Acquired: New York City (Mitch Morse Gallery / Art Spectrum inventory)

This striking oil-on-paper work by Dan Gabriel presents a vertical plume-like structure composed of feathered, overlapping forms rendered in shimmering tonalities of slate blue, soft gray, white, and pale warm neutrals. The composition appears to breathe upward—almost botanical, almost wing-like—exemplifying Gabriel’s signature fusion of organic modernism, Color-Field transparency, and lyrical abstraction.

Softly interlocking shapes drift behind the dominant plume, creating a weightless field of atmospheric gradients. Gabriel’s technique—building through smooth oil glazes, feathered brushwork, and translucent layering—produces a meditative sense of movement and depth. The piece is elegant, calm, and architectural, making it ideal for collectors of sophisticated late-20th-century abstraction.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — Dan Gabriel (American, Active 1970s–1990s)

DAN GABRIEL

American Abstract Painter • Active 1970s–1990s

Represented by Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York
Distributed through ART SPECTRUM, NYC

ARTIST OVERVIEW

Dan Gabriel is an American abstract painter whose work reflects the elegant, organic sensibilities of late 20th-century lyrical abstraction. Active primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s, Gabriel developed a distinctive visual language centered on soft, feathered forms, transparent layers of color, and calm, meditative compositions.

Gabriel’s works were represented and distributed by Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., a respected Upper East Side art gallery that supplied original contemporary works to New York’s thriving interior design world, corporate collections, and private collectors. His paintings remain instantly recognizable for their quiet beauty and sophisticated color harmonies.

Artfind Gallery is honored to present a curated selection of original works by Dan Gabriel.

Dan Gabriel (American, 20th Century)
Untitled Organic Abstraction
Oil on Paper, 25 x 36 in.
Signed lower left.
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery Inc. / Art Spectrum, NYC; Private Collection; Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
A refined example of Gabriel’s lyrical, feathered abstractions from the late 20th century.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION


Artist: Dan Gabriel (American, Active 1970s–1990s)
Title: Untitled Organic Abstraction
Medium: Oil on Paper
Dimensions: 25 x 36 inches
Signature: Signed lower left “Dan Gabriel”
Date: c. 1970s–1980s
Provenance:

  1. Mitch Morse Gallery Inc. / Art Spectrum, New York, NY

  2. Private Collection, NYC

  3. Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)

This artwork has been examined and is confirmed to be an original oil painting by Dan Gabriel, consistent with his known materials, techniques, and stylistic characteristics.

PROVENANCE CHAIN

Provenance:
• Mitch Morse Gallery Inc. / Art Spectrum, New York, NY (c. 1970s–80s)
• Private Collection, New York City
• Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)

Dan Gabriel – Untitled Organic Abstraction, Oil on Paper, 25×36, Signed

A serene and elegant large-scale oil-on-paper abstraction by American artist Dan Gabriel, originating from the prestigious Mitch Morse Gallery / Art Spectrum in New York City. This signature example of Gabriel’s work features fluid, feather-like forms in layered tones of slate blue, gray, and white, creating a meditative, atmospheric composition.

Perfect for collectors of 1970s–1980s abstract art, Color Field painting, and organic modernist design, this work exemplifies Gabriel’s mastery of translucent layering, chromatic harmony, and elegant movement.

ARTWORK DESCRIPTION — Dan Gabriel, Untitled Organic Abstraction, c. 1970s–1980s

Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 25 x 36 inches
Signed: Lower left, Dan Gabriel
Acquired: New York City (Mitch Morse Gallery / Art Spectrum inventory)

This striking oil-on-paper work by Dan Gabriel presents a vertical plume-like structure composed of feathered, overlapping forms rendered in shimmering tonalities of slate blue, soft gray, white, and pale warm neutrals. The composition appears to breathe upward—almost botanical, almost wing-like—exemplifying Gabriel’s signature fusion of organic modernism, Color-Field transparency, and lyrical abstraction.

Softly interlocking shapes drift behind the dominant plume, creating a weightless field of atmospheric gradients. Gabriel’s technique—building through smooth oil glazes, feathered brushwork, and translucent layering—produces a meditative sense of movement and depth. The piece is elegant, calm, and architectural, making it ideal for collectors of sophisticated late-20th-century abstraction.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — Dan Gabriel (American, Active 1970s–1990s)

DAN GABRIEL

American Abstract Painter • Active 1970s–1990s

Represented by Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York
Distributed through ART SPECTRUM, NYC

ARTIST OVERVIEW

Dan Gabriel is an American abstract painter whose work reflects the elegant, organic sensibilities of late 20th-century lyrical abstraction. Active primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s, Gabriel developed a distinctive visual language centered on soft, feathered forms, transparent layers of color, and calm, meditative compositions.

Gabriel’s works were represented and distributed by Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., a respected Upper East Side art gallery that supplied original contemporary works to New York’s thriving interior design world, corporate collections, and private collectors. His paintings remain instantly recognizable for their quiet beauty and sophisticated color harmonies.

Artfind Gallery is honored to present a curated selection of original works by Dan Gabriel.

Dan Gabriel (American, 20th Century)
Untitled Organic Abstraction
Oil on Paper, 25 x 36 in.
Signed lower left.
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery Inc. / Art Spectrum, NYC; Private Collection; Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
A refined example of Gabriel’s lyrical, feathered abstractions from the late 20th century.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION


Artist: Dan Gabriel (American, Active 1970s–1990s)
Title: Untitled Organic Abstraction
Medium: Oil on Paper
Dimensions: 25 x 36 inches
Signature: Signed lower left “Dan Gabriel”
Date: c. 1970s–1980s
Provenance:

  1. Mitch Morse Gallery Inc. / Art Spectrum, New York, NY

  2. Private Collection, NYC

  3. Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)

This artwork has been examined and is confirmed to be an original oil painting by Dan Gabriel, consistent with his known materials, techniques, and stylistic characteristics.

PROVENANCE CHAIN

Provenance:
• Mitch Morse Gallery Inc. / Art Spectrum, New York, NY (c. 1970s–80s)
• Private Collection, New York City
• Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)

DAN GABRIEL

American Abstract Painter • Active 1970s–1990s

Represented by Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York
Distributed through ART SPECTRUM, NYC

ARTIST OVERVIEW

Dan Gabriel is an American abstract painter whose work reflects the elegant, organic sensibilities of late 20th-century lyrical abstraction. Active primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s, Gabriel developed a distinctive visual language centered on soft, feathered forms, transparent layers of color, and calm, meditative compositions.

Gabriel’s works were represented and distributed by Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., a respected Upper East Side art gallery that supplied original contemporary works to New York’s thriving interior design world, corporate collections, and private collectors. His paintings remain instantly recognizable for their quiet beauty and sophisticated color harmonies.

Artfind Gallery is honored to present a curated selection of original works by Dan Gabriel.

ARTISTIC STYLE

Gabriel’s paintings are characterized by:

  • Layered oil glazes creating floating organic forms

  • Soft transitions and feathered edges, showing exceptional brush control

  • Muted, atmospheric palettes—lavender, rose, sage, mauve, eucalyptus, misted blue

  • Vertical unfolding compositions reminiscent of petals, plumes, or botanical structures

  • A serene, meditative tone, achieved through translucent color fields

Although fully abstract, Gabriel’s work feels deeply connected to nature—suggesting flowering, breathing, or drifting forms without depicting them literally.

His paintings are often described as:

  • “Organic abstraction”

  • “Lyrical color fields”

  • “Mid-century modern serenity”

  • “Botanical without being botanical”

BACKGROUND & TRAINING

While traditional academic details (birthplace, schooling, etc.) were not formally archived—normal for artists working in New York’s design-gallery ecosystem—Gabriel’s technique and professional associations place him within the broader lineage of:

  • Postwar American abstraction

  • The Washington Color School

  • Lyrical Abstraction (1965–1985)

  • Modern decorative art movements shaped by interior design culture

Artists developing work in this period often trained in:

  • American fine arts programs specializing in color theory

  • Commercial and studio arts that fed directly into NYC gallery networks

  • Independent modernist studios focusing on soft-edge abstraction

Gabriel’s work strongly reflects the influence of Frankenthaler, Jenkins, Sam Francis, and modern Scandinavian color sensibilities.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Dan Gabriel worked primarily in New York City, producing original oil-on-paper abstractions for:

  • Mitch Morse Gallery Inc.

  • ART SPECTRUM (Morse’s publishing and distribution division)

  • Corporate art programs

  • Interior designers and architects

  • Boutique galleries along the East Coast

His artwork was especially popular within:

  • Luxury residential interiors

  • Modern office lobbies

  • Healthcare and hospitality design

  • Private collections seeking calming, contemporary works

Gabriel’s collaboration with Mitch Morse—a gallery owner listed in Who’s Who in the East and a recognized lecturer and graphics expert—ensured national exposure for his work.

CREATIVE PROCESS

Gabriel’s technique reveals a slow, deliberate, and meditative working method:

  1. Light underdrawing in graphite or pastel to establish movement

  2. Initial color wash to define emotional temperature

  3. Layered oil glazes, each semi-transparent

  4. Feathering techniques using soft bristle and sable brushes

  5. Organic emergence, letting shapes grow gradually

  6. Refinement through repetition, exploring variations on a theme

The results are artworks that feel alive but quiet, structured but free, merging modernist geometry with natural movement.

LEGACY & COLLECTOR APPEAL

Gabriel’s artwork, though outside the academic museum system, has gained renewed attention from:

  • Collectors of mid-century and post-mid-century abstraction

  • Designers seeking organic modernism

  • Galleries specializing in 20th-century American art

  • Buyers looking for authentic works with a strong decorative presence and timeless calm

His paintings occupy a unique position: refined, meditative, beautifully crafted, and deeply compatible with modern interiors.

Their scarcity—due to the closure of Mitch Morse Gallery in the late 1980s and the movement of remaining inventory to Woodstock, NY—has only increased their desirability.

SELECTED PROVENANCE

  • Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York, NY

  • Art Spectrum, a division of Mitch Morse Gallery

  • National corporate and private collections (1970s–1990s)

  • Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current representative for works pictured in this collection)

AVAILABLE WORKS

Artfind Gallery currently represents a curated group of original Dan Gabriel paintings, each authenticated through provenance from the Mitch Morse Gallery archives and signature analysis.

For acquisition inquiries, private viewings, or catalog requests, please contact:
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
www.artfind.gallery

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