Step into the artistic pulse of 1950s Berkeley with Lorraine Crawford's Afternoon of a Sorcerer. This original oil painting on wood board exudes a dreamlike, surrealist quality that captivates the imagination. Framed in its original wood, the artwork’s palette and ethereal forms invite endless interpretation, drawing viewers into a world of mystery and wonder.

Lorraine Crawford was a celebrated Berkeley artist known for her surrealist paintings and groundbreaking Brutalist sculptures in welded metal. A true trailblazer in the mid-20th century art scene, Crawford exhibited extensively throughout the Bay Area, gaining recognition for her innovative style and fearless approach, especially as a pioneering woman artist of her time.

This evocative piece is a stunning example of Crawford's ability to merge abstraction and emotion, making it an exceptional addition for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.