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"Dreaming of Paradise Island, " Watercolor and Pastel signed by Sylvia Spicuzza

circa 1940s

About the Item

"Dreaming of Paradise Island" is an original watercolor and pastel on paper by Sylvia Spicuzza. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. It depicts a large female figure overlooking a smaller palm tree and tiny figure. 18" x 12" art 24 3/4" x 18 3/4" frame 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 and Ernest Max 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:
    circa 1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 5171d1stDibs: LU60532662951

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