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Michael di Cosola
Large Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting in Black, 1979

1979

$3,495

About

This 1979 oil on canvas abstract in black is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institute before moving to the Bay Area to study at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. He had a studio in North Beach during the height of the neighborhood’s art scene and exhibited at several Bay Area art galleries in the 1960s. Di Cosola is known for psychedelic, Surrealist portraiture and abstractions. Signed upper right, barely visible. Dated on reverse.

Details

  • Creator
    Michael di Cosola (1929 - 2010)
  • Creation Year
    1979
  • Dimensions
    Height: 72 in. (182.88 cm)Width: 54 in. (137.16 cm)Depth: 1 in. (2.54 cm)
  • Medium
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style
    Abstract
  • Period
    1970-1979
  • Condition
    Very minor wear.
  • Gallery Location
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number
    Seller: 939601stDibs: LU29822794303

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