Michael Aviano- born 1927, oil on linen painting of a Gladiator. Artist is known for contemporary realism. Signed bottom left corner and dated 1991. 50 1/2" H x 26 3/4" W. In the 1940's Michael applied to the Art Students League, NYC, where the school director Steward Klonis was so impressed by the young Aviano's talent that he immediately enrolled him in Frank J. Reilly's painting class. This was an honor as it often took up to two years to gain entrance into Reilly's classes. Frank J. Reilly studied with the famous League teacher Frank Vincent Dumond (American 1865-1951), who in turn studied under Benjamin Constant (1845-1902), Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911) and Gustave Boulanger (1824-1888), important painters of the French Academic Tradition. During his years at the Art Students League, Michael received annual scholarships and awards for his excellence in painting. He has participated in many exhibitions; most recently in 2014 and 2015 at Cavalier Galleries in New York City.

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