Original Mixed Media Painting of a Fender Bass Guitar by Dale Haessly

This is a large-scale original mixed media painting on canvas, measuring approximately 100 x 70 cm, created by the artist Dale Haessly. The composition is a dynamic, music-themed collage featuring a central electric bass guitar positioned diagonally across the frame. The guitar appears to have three-dimensional qualities, suggesting an assemblage or heavy impasto technique. In the background, three vintage-style amplifiers (bearing 'Fender' style script) are depicted in shades of blue and black. The scene transitions into a hazy, impressionistic crowd of concert-goers at the bottom, with a drum kit visible on a distant stage under spotlights. A classic silver vocal microphone and a martini glass are positioned at the top left and right, adding to the rock-and-roll lounge aesthetic. The color palette is dominated by cool blues, grays, and whites, contrasted by the warm wood tones of the bass guitar. The brushwork is expressive and fluid, particularly in the rendering of the crowd and stage lighting. The condition appears sound with no visible tears or significant pigment loss, though there is a natural texture inherent to the artist’s multi-layered style. This contemporary piece likely dates to the late 20th or early 21st century, showcasing a blend of pop art and figurative expressionism.