Description
These studies were created in Oakland, California, as part of a small, weekly drawing group held in the home studio of the late, renowned Bay Area Figurative painter, Terry St. John (1934-2021).
St. John, influenced by artists like Richard Diebenkorn and James Weeks, was celebrated for his gestural marks, visceral paint application, and bold color in his figurative and landscape paintings. The setting of his studio, a historically significant location for this style of art, contributes a unique artistic lineage to these pieces, connecting them to the rich tradition of Bay Area Figurative painting.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Gouache, Masonite
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Not Used
Country of Origin: United States
St. John, influenced by artists like Richard Diebenkorn and James Weeks, was celebrated for his gestural marks, visceral paint application, and bold color in his figurative and landscape paintings. The setting of his studio, a historically significant location for this style of art, contributes a unique artistic lineage to these pieces, connecting them to the rich tradition of Bay Area Figurative painting.
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Gouache, Masonite
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Not Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
No Imperfections
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12 x 12 x 0.12 in
Original Figure Study From Esteemed Bay Area Studio
Estimate $160-$300
Starting Bid
$80
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