1964
John Button was a fine draftsman and drew from life models throughout his career. However, little-known are his sketches of male nudes and studio models from the School of Visual Arts, where Button taught, as well as personal acquaintances. Born in California, Button was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became friends with Fairfield Porter and Frank O’Hara and assumed his part in the New York School of painters and poets. Amidst the frenzy of Abstract Expressionism, Button remained true to his interest in Realism and was most commonly associated with such New York School artists as Fairfield Porter, Jane Freilicher and Alex Katz, among others.
Sunday Morning
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas Signed, recto This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berk...
Oil, Canvas
Untitled
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
John Button Untitled 1968 Signed and dated in pencil, l.r. Pencil on paper 16.5 x 12.25 inches
Pencil
Con Edison
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas Signed and dated, l.l. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Califor...
Oil, Canvas
Untitled
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
John Button Untitled 1975 Signed and dated in pencil, l.r. Pencil on paper 14 x 11 inches
Paper, Pencil
Untitled
By Alexandra Huber
Located in New York, NY
Mixed media on paper Signed and dated, l.r. $1250.00, including framing This work is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Paper, Mixed Media
Untitled
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
Untitled 1978 Signed and dated in pencil, l.r. Pencil on paper 14 x 17 inches
Paper, Pencil
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