Sophia Allison

'Untitled (Green Growth)', Markers, pens, contemporary, abstract drawing

2023

Legendary Tony Bennett Original NYC "Chrysler Building" Contemporary Drawing Tony "Benedettto" Bennett (1926-2023) "The Chrysler Building" 12 x 9 inches marker on paper, c 1980 Titled and Signed by Tony Bennett at the upper right with his family name "Benedetto.". Framed: 18 x 15 inches Provenance: Tony Bennett Estate BIO Tony Bennett is known as a vocal musician, but he is also known as Anthony Dominick Benedetto, an American visual artist. Benedetto was born August 3, 1926. He is the son of Italian immigrants from the Astoria section of Queens, New York. At the age of five Anthony was drawing pictures. He attended public schools and The High School of Industrial Arts in Manhattan where he studied art and music. Art was his first passion. In the 19th century artists like Vincent van Gogh searched for an expressive balance in art and music, but Benedetto/Bennett makes an impressive balance in both forms of artistry. The family name Benedetto means, "Blessed one", and Benedetto is how his art is signed. His paintings are impressions of the beauty throughout the world from his many music tours and travels...

This piece titled "night stop" is original artwork made from pencil, marker, linoblock and screenprint collage on panel on paper by Miriam Singer. This piece measures 6"h x 6"w. Miriam Singer grew up in Buffalo, New York, In 2000 she received her BA from Brandeis University, and in 2003 her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2004; Miriam Singer has exhibited at James Oliver Gallery. Stanek Gallery, LG Tripp Gallery, Woodmere Art Museum, Space 1026, Friends of the Print and Picture Collection...