Description
This 20th century ink wash on paper piece is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011).
Matteson was educated at UC Berkeley, CCAC, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, the Parsons School of Design in NYC, and received his DFA from Blackburn College. He founded the art program of the Monterey Peninsula College and taught at Laney College in Oakland. He also served as the president of the Carmel Art Association where he showed his work his entire life. Matteson was enamored with Japanese art and particularly woodblock prints. Many of his works contain a traditional Japanese-style chop block with an acronym carrying a secret message to his wife.
The piece will arrive matted to fit a standard-sized frame.
Condition:
Condition Notes: Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Creator:
Brand: Rip Matteson; Artist: Rip Matteson
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and Ink
Details:
Art Subjects: Nude
Frame Type: Unframed
Matteson was educated at UC Berkeley, CCAC, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, the Parsons School of Design in NYC, and received his DFA from Blackburn College. He founded the art program of the Monterey Peninsula College and taught at Laney College in Oakland. He also served as the president of the Carmel Art Association where he showed his work his entire life. Matteson was enamored with Japanese art and particularly woodblock prints. Many of his works contain a traditional Japanese-style chop block with an acronym carrying a secret message to his wife.
The piece will arrive matted to fit a standard-sized frame.
Condition:
Condition Notes: Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Creator:
Brand: Rip Matteson; Artist: Rip Matteson
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and Ink
Details:
Art Subjects: Nude
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
16 x 12 x 0.1 in
Draped Ink Wash Nude by R. Matteson
Estimate $260-$550
Starting Price
$130
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Sep 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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