Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970), "Through Beyond," oil on canvas large abstract painting depicting three vertical geometric forms rendered with a reflective gradient effect in shades of blue, orange, green, and purple against a dark background with a green ceiling. Unsigned. Inscribed en verso of stretcher, "I have authenticated this as an original Philip Burton Perkins, Oct. 31, 1970" And signed illegibly, possibly "Rick S. Hardin". Sight: 34 1/2" H x 24 1/2" W. Framed: 38 3/4" H x 28 3/4" W. Biography: Philip Perkins received critical acclaim for his geometric, cubist-influenced work of the 1940s and his abstract expressionism in the 1950s. He was born in Waverly, Tennessee and studied at Vanderbilt University and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1932 he moved to Paris, France, where he studied under Jean Marchaud, Louis Marcoussis, and Fernand Leger. In 1934 he exhibited at the Salon D'Automne and the Salon de Tuileries. In 1940 he moved to New York City and in 1947 participated in the International Surrealist Exhibition. He spent seven years teaching art at the University of Tennessee in Nashville (1948-1955) but went back to Europe for several more years before returning to Nashville in 1961. Painting has been lined. Some retouching in upper green margin and lower right corner, largest area measuring 6" L. Some fleabite losses and light craquelure with flaking.