{"product_id":"christopher-lane-perpetual-reflection-1971-acrylic-on-canvas","title":"Christopher Lane “Perpetual Reflection,” 1971 — Acrylic on Canvas","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn impressive large-scale abstract painting by American artist \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Lane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, titled \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerpetual Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and dated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1971\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Measuring more than six and a half feet wide, the work has a commanding architectural presence while maintaining a remarkably quiet and contemplative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLane constructs the composition through a rhythmic arrangement of elongated geometric forms and softly layered blocks of color. Warm washes of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egolden yellow, ochre, cream, orange, and rust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e occupy the upper portion of the canvas, gradually meeting deeper passages of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echarcoal, gray, and black\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e below. Subtle arcs, bands, and repeated horizontal lines interrupt the geometry, creating the suggestion of reflections, horizons, architectural forms, or light passing across a landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe title, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerpetual Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, feels particularly appropriate to the composition. Forms appear to echo and repeat across the canvas, while the transition between luminous yellows and darker lower passages creates an almost reflective division within the work. Small accents of red and black at the outer edges provide unexpected points of contrast and help draw the eye across its expansive horizontal format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePainted in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1971\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the work strongly captures the visual language of postwar American abstraction and the 1970s, balancing geometric structure with softer, atmospheric applications of paint. Its restrained palette and exceptionally wide proportions make it particularly well suited to a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Century Modern, modernist, Minimalist, or contemporary interior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it can function almost as an architectural element within the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe painting is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esigned and dated “Christopher Lane 1971” on the verso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and retains an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbrams Family Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e label identifying the artist, title, date, medium, and dimensions—an excellent piece of documented provenance accompanying the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Lane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerpetual Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Acrylic on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e American Modern \/ Postwar, 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Abrams Family Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Signed and dated on verso; Abrams Family Collection label on verso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 29.25” H × 78.5” W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Vintage condition consistent with age; please refer to photographs for additional condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493472112693,"sku":"HM-260921-934","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21at6.54.05AM.png?v=1789999013","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/christopher-lane-perpetual-reflection-1971-acrylic-on-canvas","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}