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Sylvia Spicuzza
"Ebb and Flow" original pastel drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza

ca. 1950

About the Item

In this pastel drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a rhythmic view resembling waves and rolling hills. The colors of the repeating patterns and softness of the undulating lines recall the paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe and her abstract views of the New Mexico desert. 12 x 18 inches, artwork 19.25 x 25.25 inches, frame Stamped with artist's signature, lower right Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, WI. During this time Sylvia produced a magnificent body of work that was undiscovered until her death. Sylvia's work is rich, diverse and fascinating collection of drawings, watercolors and prints from the 1920's to the 1990's. Her style ranges from early figurative drawings to regionalism, Art Deco, lyrical abstractions of every conceivable subject (both real and imagined), as well as figurative paintings that reflect the work of Picasso, Kandinsky and Max Ernst in the 1930's and 1940's. Biomorphic and organic, Modernist images are presented with Sylvia Spicuzza's own unique sense of style, humor and fantasy.
  • Creator:
    Sylvia Spicuzza (American)
  • Creation Year:
    ca. 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 5184d1stDibs: LU60535896102

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